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January 6, 2013

Week 2 Dinner Menu: Week of Jan. 6-12

Sunday: Cranberry Pecan Pancakes
We ate light due to a huge lunch with family
Monday: Fend For Self
My kids love these nights!!!  They get to eat whatever they want as long as I don't have to cook it.  When I say whatever that is what I mean.  It is a free for all and it doesn't hurt to have a fun night every once in awhile.  Gives me a break and they absolutely love it.  Win, Win!!!
Tuesday: Mexicali Chicken
1 whole chicken or 4-6 chicken breasts
1 16 oz bag frozen corn
1 can black beans, drained
1 16 oz jar hot sauce or 2-3 cans diced tomatos

Place all ingredients in crockpot on low all day. 

To serve:
Debone or shred chicken before serving.
Serve with tortillas or over rice
Wednesday: Fettucini Alfredo

Thursday: Chipolte Chicken Taco Salad

Friday: Chicken Noodle Casserole

Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts or 1 bag of cubed pre-cooked chicken bites
1/2 large onion, diced
3 tablespoons butter
2 cans cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded cheese
1 cup milk
1 bag or box of cooked pasta shells, spirals, or pasta of your choice (not noodles)
1/4 cup cracker crumbs

Directions:
Saute onions until tender
Add in soup and 1 1/2 cups cheese; gradually stir in milk
Cook over medium heat until cheese melts; stir in chicken and cooked pasta
Taste and add salt and pepper to taste
Transfer mixture to a greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish; sprinkle with cracker crumbs
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until heated through
Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake 5 minutes

To serve:
Serve with steamed carrots


Saturday: Hamburgers & Homemade Chips


Dessert for the week: Peppermint Brownies
Premade mix purchased after Christmas on clearnace :)

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