5 cups of cubed or shredded rotisserie or left over chicken
Friday, February 27, 2026
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
5 cups of cubed or shredded rotisserie or left over chicken
Friday, November 21, 2025
Stuffed Artichoke Casserole
Absolutely delicious!
Stuffed artichokes are one of my family's most favorite dish, but, with the cost of artichokes being so high, it's a struggle to afford them for my large troop.
Using all the same ingredients that are in my stuffed artichokes, this casserole presents all the same delicious flavors with much less cost per person. But, guess what the best part is? It takes just about 5 minutes to prepare and then let the oven do the rest. Yes, my kind of recipe!
Ingredients:
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Chicken Pot Pie
Comfort food at its' best!
This is the time of year I start thinking about, what we call, "comfort food." This recipe is one of my favorites, easy and full of flavor!
My granddaughter's husband said he wasn't a fan of pot pie, but he would taste it anyway. Yay, a convert! He loved it, and is looking forward to it again. Guess I'm going to have to make this soon!
Since we're getting close to Thanksgiving, this is a great way to use up some of that leftover Turkey. Just substitute it for the chicken and "Viola!" Turkey Pot Pie.
2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. shortening
4-6 Tbsp. cold water
Filling:
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 3/4 cups chicken broth (from 32 oz. carton)
1/2 cup milk
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
3 med. potatoes, par-boiled and diced
Combine flour and salt in large bowl; cut in shortening with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in enough cold water with fork until flour is moistened. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a ball; flatten slightly. Wrap 1 ball in plastic food wrap; refrigerate.
Roll out remaining ball of dough onto lightly floured surface into 11" circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough into ungreased 9" pie plate; unfold dough, pressing firmly against bottom and sides. Trim crust to 1/2" from edge of pan; set aside.
In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk, cooking and stirring until bubbly and thickened. Stir in chicken and mixed vegetables. Remove from heat. Spoon into crust-lined pie plate.
Roll out refrigerated ball of dough onto lightly floured surface into 11" circle. Gently fold dough into quarters. Place dough over filling; unfold to cover top. Trim, seal and crimp edges.
Bake 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. During the last 15-20 minutes of baking, cover edge of crust with strips of aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Yields: 6
Be encouraged!
"You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence." -Acts 2:28
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Easy Kielbasa & Pasta Casserole
Only Five Ingredients!
It only takes about 20 minutes to make, and that includes cooking the kielbasa and spinach first. I added some leftover peas I had in the fridge and used spaghetti sauce instead of the pizza sauce it calls for...I just like pizza sauce on pizza!
My husband's only complaint was that I didn't remove the casings from the sausage first, he doesn't like rind of any kind. So, next time, I'll make sure to take it off and then slice the kielbasa...for my honey! Other than that one "picky" criticism, he had two helpings!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup sliced kielbasa, regular or turkey
1 cup pizza sauce (I used spaghetti sauce)
1 cup sautéed baby spinach, coarsely chopped
3 cups cooked penne pasta (I used Cavatappi)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350'F.
Cook sliced kielbasa in pan with 1 Tbsp. olive oil; combine first four ingredients into a prepared casserole dish. Do not add the parmesan.
Sprinkle grated parmesan over top.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until hot; remove from oven and let set up for about 5 minutes before serving.
Isn't this easy? I love quick casseroles that make a hearty meal and take no time at all to prepare!
Enjoy!
Be encouraged!
"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful." -Colossians 3:15
Inside-Out Stuffed Peppers
A great dinner any night of the week!
I wasn't giving up though, so I decided to make a casserole out of all these yummy ingredients. It's always fun to throw a bunch of things together and see what comes out of it. Guess what? They all loved it! Yay!
In these types of recipes, you can add your favorite ingredients. Maybe some Italian sausage, chopped olives, crushed red pepper for heat, Provolone instead of Mozzarella! It's your kitchen and your show...have fun!
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup onions, chopped
2 cups bell peppers, chopped (I used 2 cups of combined yellow, red and green)
2 cups cooked rice
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 Tbsp. parsley
1/2 cup Parmesan (plus some for topping)
1 1/2 cup tomato sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup mozzarella, shredded (for top of casserole)
Pour olive oil in large skillet, on medium high heat. Add garlic, onions and peppers; cook until just tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove to a bowl; set aside.
Place ground beef in the same pan and brown; drain any extra fat. Add peppers and onions mixture back to the pan with beef, stir together.
Add cooked rice, parsley, Parmesan and tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook together for another few minutes.
Pour into a prepared 7X11" baking dish. Top with the mozzarella and a sprinkling of more Parmesan.
Bake at 375'F. for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole heated through.
Friday, June 20, 2025
Tater Tot Casserole
Easy, Peasy and Oh, So Tasty!
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| Photo from Pinterest |
Sometimes just browsing the internet for new recipes really pays off! I found this Tater Tot Casserole on a number of sites and decided to try it for a quick and easy dinner. Everyone loved it! It's got flavorful ground beef, topped with a creamy mixture of sour cream and cream of mushroom soup...add a layer of cheese and top with crunchy tater tots and more cheese! How could it not be delicious?
I don't know why, but these types of casseroles are perfect for when the temperatures drop and you're needing some good ol' fashioned comfort food.
Then I decided to look for variations and "Wow" they had a bunch of different ways to enhance or totally change the flavor. I'll let you know a few at the end of the recipe. I hope you'll give them a try, I know I'm planning on doing just that!
I'm also tweaking a couple of things that I thought it needed, like I felt it could use more than just 1 lb. of hamburger and there definitely needed twice as much cheese, which I've changed for this recipe. As I've said before, always play with a recipe and make it to please your family's taste!
Swiss Vegetable Casserole
Serve this casserole with any meal...so good!
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| (Photo from Food Network website) |
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
This is so yummy!
My family loved this dish tonight and had seconds. Casseroles are so versatile...you can trade out the peas for your favorite veggie or combine the cheddar with other cheeses of your choice. Remember to cook for your family's tastes...never be afraid to experiment. Just enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups cooked boneless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks (I boiled 2 boneless breasts)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 carrot, diced
1 cup frozen peas
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)
Pour olive oil into a pan and sauté the onion, garlic, carrot until tender; add frozen peas, salt and peppers and let simmer a few minutes more. Set aside.
Sauce:
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Preheat oven to 350'F.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add flour and stir until smooth, this only takes a couple of minutes. Slowly pour in chicken stock, use a whisk to keep stirring until sauce thickens and has no lumps. Add salt and black pepper; stir. Add the cheddar cheese and continue to stir on low, until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the cooked rice, cooked chicken, seasonings, sautéed vegetables; mix together well.
Pour into a greased 2 qt. casserole dish.
Spread remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over the top and sprinkle with paprika (if desired).
Bake for 30 minutes uncovered or until the cheese on top melts.
A Tip from Grammy:
Monday, June 16, 2025
Chicken Divan
Easiest casserole to make and simply delicious!
Our choir made a cookbook a few years ago, and it is filled with the most scrumptious recipes I've ever seen. This Chicken Divan is one of them. So simple to put together, that the hardest part of this is cutting up the chicken...seriously, it's that easy. But don't let the simple ingredients fool you, it's one of the tastiest casseroles I've ever had.
It's delicious on it's own, but over rice or egg noodles, it's a great meal for the family. Just add a salad and rolls and you've got a winner!
In fact, I made this tonight for my husband, who just had surgery and I knew he would enjoy this. Especially after all that hospital food. I was right, he ate every bit on his plate...it was a good call. Hehe!
If you would like broccoli, in place of the beans, go for it! I use the green beans because my husband can't eat broccoli. But, I've got to tell you, they are delicious in this dish, so I don't miss the broccoli at all.
Ingredients:
6 cups chicken, cut up (I use 2 rotisserie chickens)
2 (10 oz.) cans cream of chicken soup (with or without herbs)
2 (14.5 oz.) cans cut green beans
6 slices of Swiss Cheese
1 (6oz.) can French's Fried Onions
Preheat oven to 375'F.
In a large bowl, combine soup and milk, mix well; add chicken and cut green beans.
Pour into prepared casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Place cheese over the top of the chicken mixture and then spread the onions over the cheese.
Put back in the oven for another 5 minutes.
Serve with rice or egg noodles.
Be encouraged!
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Baked Pineapple Casserole
This Yankee girl loves this southern dish!
I have to admit, I had never heard of Baked Pineapple Casserole until we moved south, and I literally had to be "talked into" trying it. Well, what was I thinking? Wow! This really is good, in fact, it's better than good! It's fantastic!
I have to tell you, right up front, that this is a Paula Deen recipe, so if you're counting calories, you may want to skip it. But, I hope you don't! Just be sure you have a crowd, or you'll eat it all yourself!
The holidays are coming soon, so plan on surprising your family with this special dish. I like to add a new recipe to those special meals every year. Some stick, others don't, but it's so much fun to try something new on the family. This one is a keeper...the vote was unanimous!
This is a sweet yet slightly savory side dish that has such a wonderfully pleasant taste and it goes well with any main dish – ham, beef, or poultry. I kid you not, this recipe is what delicious is all about!
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups grated sharp cheddar
2 (20-ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, crushed or chunks, (drain and reserve juice)
2 sleeves of cracker crumbs (recommended: Ritz or Townhouse)8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted
6 Tbsp. reserved pineapple juice
A sprinkle of cinnamon (if desired)
Directions:
In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and flour. Gradually stir in the cheese. Add the drained pineapple chunks, and stir until ingredients are well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. (I spray it with Pam)
In another medium bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, melted butter, reserved pineapple juice (adding a little at a time) and cinnamon, stirring with a rubber spatula until evenly blended (should be a little wet & crumbly.) Spread over the top of pineapple mixture.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot out of the oven. Oh Yummm!
Now aren't you glad you tried it? Hehe!
"A righteous man falls seven times, and gets back up again." -Proverbs 24:16
Chicken Parm & Ziti Casserole
An unbeatable combo of two Italian classics!
I have to give my granddaughter, Andrea, big kudos for finding this recipe on Sparks Recipes. She was looking for tasty, healthier choices while being on her diet (she's lost over 100 lbs.) and still losing. We're all so proud of her.
Anyway, we all loved this casserole. It's the best of both worlds, Chicken Parmesan and Baked Ziti. Doesn't that sound perfect? Oh, and I forgot, it's lower in calories than the original without losing any of the flavor.
The only thing I did differently was to mix the cooked chicken, pasta and my own sauce (a little more than it called for) together before pouring it into a baking dish. Then I sprinkled on the mozzarella cheese. Andrea followed the recipe exactly, and it was delicious either way!
Ingredients:
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| Andrea's before and after...amazing, isn't she? |
1.5 lbs. chicken breast tenders
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
2-4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 jar (1 lb. 10 oz.) spaghetti sauce (use your favorite, or maybe you make your own)
1 lb. ziti, cooked
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Boil ziti until al dente; set aside.
Preheat oven to 350'F.
Mix bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic salt, garlic powder, and pepper into plastic bag. In a small bowl, mix egg and milk.
Cut chicken tenders into bite-size cubes. Dip chicken cubes in egg/milk mixture, a few at a time. Place in plastic bag with bread crumb mixture and gently shake until covered.
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Pan fry chicken pieces until browned, smaller pieces take less time.
When chicken is done, remove from heat and let sit on a paper towel.
When ziti is done cooking, drain and pour into greased (Pam) 9x14 pan. Pour spaghetti sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
Arrange chicken in single layer over pasta. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over chicken, and bake in 350'F. oven for 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
8 servings
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