One dish chicken and potatoes

This is the easiest thing I've made in a while, and it's delicious!

Chicken, Potatoes, and green beans
Original recipe found here.

Ingredients:
4 Chicken breasts
1 bag frozen green beans
1.5 lbs red potatoes, cubed
1 packet Italian seasoning dressing mix
6 Tb butter, cubed

Directions:
1. place chicken in middle of a 9x13 dish. Place green beans on one side and potatoes on the other. sprinkle Italian seasoning on top and then place butter on top.
2. cover in foil and bake at 350 for one hour.

Skillet Chili Mac & Cheese

This is my favorite thing that I have made all year. If I could, I would eat this every day!

Skillet Chili Mac & cheese
Original recipe found here.

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 tp garlic, minced
salt & pepper
1-15 oz can tomato sauce
1-6 oz can tomato paste
1-15 oz can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
4 cups beef broth
1 Tb chili powder
2 tp cumin
1 tp paprika
1 tp dried cilantro
1/2 tp dried oregano flakes
2 c elbow macaroni, dry
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
toppings: shredded cheese, green onions, tortilla chips, hot sauce

Directions:
1. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic to a large skillet over medium heat. cook until no longer pink.
2. Add tomato sauce, paste, beans, broth and spices to the skillet. Bring to a boil then add macaroni noodles and place a lid on top. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring once. Remove from heat and add cheese, stirring until smooth. Let sit and thicken for 10 minutes before serving.

One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta

Well, I haven't posted since November, this is ridiculous! I wasn't that great about posting regularly with just one child, and now I have two, it's gotten even worse. I'm going to do a bunch in a row tonight with recipes that I've been cooking up for dinner. Delicious!

One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta
Original recipe found here.

Ingredients:
2 large chicken breasts or 3 small ones, diced
2 Tb olive oil
2 c raw or frozen veggies (I used peas, carrots, green beans)
1 Tb minced garlic
salt and pepper
1 small can cream of chicken soup and one can milk
2 c chicken broth
1/2 tp thyme
1 tp garlic powder
1/2 lb dry fettucine
1 cup shredded cheddar and 1/2 cup more for topping.

Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large 4-5 qt pot.
2. Add in garlic and veggies. Sautee about five minutes.
3. Add chicken and cook until it is no longer pink.
4. Add in all other ingredients except cheese. Stir.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
6. Once pasta is cooked to your liking, remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and let it sit 5-10 minutes for sauce to thicken.