Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

January 31st, 2012 knox

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Total Time: 25 Mins

Prep Time: 10 Mins

Cook Time: 15 Mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into thin strips
  • 4 ounces linguine , cooked al dente
  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 -2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

  1. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.
  4. Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.

Bourbon Chicken

January 31st, 2012 knox

Bourbon Chicken

Total Time: 35 Mins

Prep Time: 15 Mins

Cook Time: 20 Mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts , cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove , crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
  3. Remove chicken.
  4. Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.
  5. Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. Serve over hot rice and ENJOY.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

January 31st, 2012 knox

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Total Time: 25 Mins

Prep Time: 10 Mins

Cook Time: 15 Mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2-3

  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup water chestnut
  • 2/3 cup mushroom
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 4 -5 leaves iceberg lettuce

Special Sauce

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon hot mustard
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 -2 teaspoon garlic and red chile paste

Stir Fry Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

Directions:

  1. Make the special sauce by dissolving the sugar in water in a small bowl.
  2. Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, lemon juice and sesame oil.
  3. Mix well and refrigerate this sauce until you’re ready to serve.
  4. Combine the hot water with the hot mustard and set this aside as well.
  5. Eventually add your desired measurement of mustard and garlic chili sauce to the special sauce mixture to pour over the wraps.
  6. Bring oil to high heat in a wok or large frying pan.
  7. Saute chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes per side or done.
  8. Remove chicken from the pan and cool.
  9. Keep oil in the pan, keep hot.
  10. As chicken cools mince water chestnuts and mushrooms to about the size of small peas.
  11. Prepare the stir fry sauce by mixing the soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar together in a small bowl.
  12. When chicken is cool, mince it as the mushrooms and water chestnuts are.
  13. With the pan still on high heat, add another Tbsp of vegetable oil.
  14. Add chicken, garlic, onions, water chestnuts and mushrooms to the pan.
  15. Add the stir fry sauce to the pan and saute the mixture for a couple minutes then serve it in the lettuce”cups”.
  16. Top with”Special Sauce”.

Better Than Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

January 31st, 2012 knox

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

Total Time: 25 Mins

Prep Time: 5 Mins

Cook Time: 20 Mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4-6

  • 3 tablespoons sweet butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 (12 ounce) box angel hair pasta

Directions:

  1. Melt butter in medium saucepan with olive oil over medium/low heat.
  2. Add the garlic, cream, white pepper and bring mixture to a simmer.
  3. Stir often.
  4. Add the Parmesan cheese and simmer sauce for 8-10 minutes or until sauce has thickened and is smooth.
  5. When sauce has thickened add the Mozzarella cheese and stir until smooth. STIR FREQUENTLY.
  6. While the sauce cooks, boil noodles for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Place pasta on serving plates and spoon sauce over pasta.

Best Chili You Will Ever Taste

January 31st, 2012 knox

Best Chili

Total Time: 2hrs 30mins

Prep Time: 30 Mins

Cook Time: 2 Hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6-8

  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 2 onions , chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 3/4 lb beef sirloin , cubed
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can dark beer
  • 1 cup strong coffee
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 can beef broth
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
  • 4 chili peppers , chopped

Directions:

  1. Heat oil.
  2. Cook onions, garlic and meat until brown.
  3. Add tomatoes, beer, coffee, tomato paste and beef broth.
  4. Add spices Stir in 2 cans of kidney beans and peppers.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  6. Add 2 remaining cans of kidney beans and simmer for another 30 minutes.

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