Chicken Broccoli Braid

This is a modified pampered chef recipe. My mom made this when I was a kid and it is one of my favorites. It is also one of the firsts things I ever learned to cook. It is so simple, so enjoy.

What you need:

1 package frozen broccoli

4 chicken breasts or tenderloins (I use the frozen kind)

2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

½ cup of mayo

2 packages of crescent rolls

How to make it:

1. Boil your chicken for 45 min on med-high heat

2. Roll out your crescent rolls flat into one large piece of dough on a greased baking sheet

3. Using a knife and cut 1 inch wide strips in towards the center, starting on the long sides. There should be a solid strip about 3 inches wide down the center, with the cut strips forming a fringe down each side.

4. Spread the chicken mixture along the center strip. Fold the side strips over chicken mixture, alternating strips from each side. Pinch or twist to seal.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown .

6. Now enjoy!

   
   

   
   
   
   Happy Cooking Y'all!
   

Cheddar Chicken and Potatoes...

Hey Y'all! Sorry it has been a while since I have posted things have been crazy! So today I want to give you a great new dish to add to your collection of recipes. Do you need a one dish meal, that is quick and easy on your budget then try this out! I am an avid reader of Kraft Food and Family Magazine and this recipe is from their Fall 09 issue. I made this Monday for lunch for Bob and I. It was fantastic!

Cheddar Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients:

4 slices of bacon

1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

4 boneless chicken breasts (we used thawed chicken tenderloins)

1 lb bag of thawed diced (we used shredded) potatoes, onions and peppers

How to make it:

1. Cook your bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium heat for 5 minutes or until it is crispy.

2. Then remove bacon from skillet to a plate with paper towel on bottom for it to drain

3. Now add chicken to the skillet; cook 5 minutes on each side or until it is done.

4. Then remove chicken from skillet; cover with tin foil to keep warm.

5. Now crumble bacon and add it to skillet with potatoes; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through.

6. Finally add chicken on top of the potatoes; top with cheese. Cover; cook for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

It is as yummy as it looks, and budget friendly! Enjoy this dish!

Happy Cooking!