Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Three Cheese Manicotti


1 package manicotti shells (8 0z)
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1egg
2 tablespoon dried basil
2 (26 oz) jars tomato sauce

-Cook manicotti shells according to package directions.
-In a large bowl mix 2 cups mozzarella, ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, garlic, egg, and basil.
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 2 cups tomato sauce on the bottom of the dish.
-Stuff shells with cheese mixture and place them in the baking dish.
-Pour a little more tomato sauce over top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top and cook for 15 mins. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan and cook for an additional 10 min.

Noodles With Asian Peanut Sauce Chicken and Broccoli Slaw

1 lb chicken breast; cut into bite size chunks
salt and pepper
1 tbsp soy sauce
cooking spray
asian peanut sauce
1 bag broccoli slaw
2 tbsp chopped peanuts
1 package fettuccine noodles
1 tbsp vegetable oil

-Season chicken with soy sauce, salt and pepper. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and fry chicken on medium high heat until cooked completely. Set aside.
-Cook noodles according to the package directions.
-While pasta is cooking put vegetable oil in a skillet on med-high heat. Add the broccoli slaw and saute.
-When pasta is drained add peanuts sauce and mix.
-Add chicken and broccoli slaw and top with chopped peanuts.

Spaghetti Noodles with Chicken and Grape Tomatoes

2 skinless chicken breasts; cut into bit sized chunks
cooking spray
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
kosher salt
pepper
spaghetti noodles (8 oz)
2 cups grape tomatoes; cut in half
6 garlic cloves; finely chopped
4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
grated mozzarella

-Season chicken generously with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano.
-Heat skillet on medium high and spray with cooking spray.
-Add chicken and cook thoroughly. Set chicken aside when finished.
-Cook pasta according to package instructions.
-While pasta cooks add EVOO to a skillet and saute the garlic on medium high heat until golden brown (do not burn).
-Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper and reduce heat to medium low. Saute for about 5 minutes.
-Once pasta is finished and drained add it to the tomatoes. Add the chicken as well.
-Toss and top with grated mozzarella.

Cheesy Chicken Bacon Avocado Quesadillas

4 medium size flour tortilla shells
1 lb chicken breast; cut into bite size chunks seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked
8 strips of bacon; cooked and crumbled
1 avocado; cut into chunks
shredded cheddar cheese
butter
ranch dressing for dipping

-Butter one side of a tortilla and place the buttered side face down in a skillet on medium heat.
-Add cheese, chicken, bacon, and avocado.
-Fold tortilla in half and fry until it is lightly golden. Flip and do other side.
-Serve with a side of Ranch.