Pioneer Woman-Cooks

A while back I started following the Pioneer Woman.  It seems as though every recipe I find I drool over until I end up making it.  Her recipes are fantastic! 

Check out her website Pioneer Woman

I've tried the Make Ahead Muffin Melts, Chicken Spaghetti, and My Brother's Chicken Tacos.

I can't wait to try out the Red Velvet Sheet Cake.

Green Chile-Chicken Casserole

courtesy myrecipes.com

1 1/3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup canned chopped green chiles, drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup fat-free sour cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup, undiluted (such as Campbell's)
1 garlic clove, minced
Cooking spray
24 (6-inch) corn tortillas
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 1 pound)
2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Combine the first 9 ingredients in a large saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Spread 1 cup soup mixture in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 6 tortillas over the soup mixture, and top with 1 cup chicken and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers, ending with the cheese. Spread remaining soup mixture over cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Mini Fusilla with Creamy Spinach and Chicken

1 box Mini Fusilli pasta
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Onion, Diced
1 pound Chicken, cubed
Salt to taste
Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
6 oz Baby Spinach
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high.  Add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook chicken for an additional 3 minutes.  Add spinach and cream; reduce heat and simmer mixture for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and toss with the sauce.  Stir in grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

** I sauted fresh garlic with the onion and used canned chicken.

Oatmeal

I finally broke down and tried the Oatmeal found at the yellow hamburger joint.  I wasn't crazy about the crunchy apples, but loved the taste.  So my new favorite breakfast is oatmeal.  Lucky for me I can make this easily from my food storage and I don't have to spend $1.99 a cup.

1 cups Water
1/2 cup Quick Oats
1-2 tbsp Brown Sugar
3/4 oz Berry blend (golden raisins, dried cranberries & cherries)
Half n Half (milk will get you by, but I only have cream in my fridge)

Make oatmeal according to directions.  Garnish with sugar, berries, and cream.