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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Go to Post: Chicken Cordon Bleu CasseroleChicken Cordon Bleu Casserole: chicken, ham, Swiss, and egg noodles in a creamy Dijon sauce with a crunchy Ritz topping. Serves 8 in about 45 min.
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Green Chile Chicken with Leftover Shredded Chicken Thighs
Go to Post: Green Chile Chicken with Leftover Shredded Chicken ThighsA creamy one-skillet dinner that uses up leftover shredded chicken thighs with jalapeño, green chiles, cheddar, and cream cheese. It takes about 20 minutes and makes 6 servings.
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Roasted Cubed Butternut Squash With Cauliflower And Bacon
Go to Post: Roasted Cubed Butternut Squash With Cauliflower And BaconButternut squash, cauliflower, and red onion roasted in a garlicky Dijon dressing, with bacon that crisps on the same sheet pan and fresh spinach wilted in at the end.
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken
Go to Post: Creamy Sun Dried Tomato ChickenChicken thighs seared in a cast-iron skillet, then finished in a cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan. One pan, six servings, and 30 minutes start to finish.
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Hi, I’m Sara!
I am a mom to two young children, and like many parents, I don’t have endless time to spend cooking. My goal is to create flavorful, filling recipes that come together quickly with ingredients you may already have on hand.
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Delicious Dijon chicken! The whole family loved it, and it was so easy to make. Will be a regular on our menu from now on.
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I am so amazed at this soup! Found this recipe last year and have made it multiple times; it is TOO delicious!
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I had all the ingredients already, so I whipped this up for a quick and healthy dinner for my family. It was very flavorful and easy to make!
