Easy Dinners

Name: Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans, cream of chicken soup; 1 cup, water; 2 cups, frozen peas and carrots; 1 cup, diced potatoes (try Simply Potato brand); 1 lb cooked, diced or shredded chicken breast (I recommend cooking in instant pot or using rotisserie chicken for quick prep); 1 teaspoon, poultry seasoning; 1 can, crescent rolls

November 20, 2019 Dinner

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

All the flavor of a pot pie with just 5 minutes of prep! This Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Made with cream of chicken soup, shredded chicken, frozen veggies, and crescent roll topping.

campbell’s chicken pot pie

I love a chicken pot pie to warm me up in the fall/winter months, but they are so time consuming. This casserole comes together so quickly and has all the same great flavors so you won’t need to slave away anymore!

I used to feel guilty when I used things like frozen vegetables and precooked meats, but reality has set in. In shifting my priorities in life, I have realized that frozen veggies work just as well in homemade pot pies. Grab ahold of my truth and get to cooking.

ingredients for Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole in bowls

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS CHICKEN POT PIE CASSEROLE:

2 cans, cream of chicken soup
1 cup, water
2 cups, frozen peas and carrots
1 cup, diced potatoes (try Simply Potato brand)
1 lb cooked, diced or shredded chicken breast (I recommend cooking in instant pot or using rotisserie chicken for quick prep)
1 teaspoon, poultry seasoning
1 can, crescent rolls

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE THIS CHICKEN POT PIE CASSEROLE:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prep an 11 x 13 casserole dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the water and soup until combined.
Add chicken, veggies, potatoes, and seasoning to bowl and then stir gently to combine.
Pour mixture into casserole dish, top with crescent roll dough.
Cover and bake for 10 minutes. Then uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until edges of top are golden brown.
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Grab your whisk and mix up the water with the 2 cans of cream of chicken. Then incorporate this with the chicken, veggies and potatoes. Season it up and spread it into the greased 9×13 pan.

Open and unroll the crescent rolls. Lay them on the top of the casserole, covering the whole dish.

handy tools to use to make this chicken pot pie casserole:

whisk – stir, whisk and scrape sides all at once.
9×13 pan – freezer to oven safe, has lid for food storage
silicone spatula – nonstick, heat resistant, flexible for curved surfaces

This recipe keeps getting better and better. This casserole literally takes 25 minutes to bake! Most casserole recipes I make hit the hour mark by the time you take foil off and such. Using the precooked chicken and the frozen veggies really helps keep the cooking time under 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make a chicken pot pie with puff pastry?

This recipe from Taste of Home really has great flavor with the combination of the puff pastry.

What sides go well with chicken pot pie?

I would pair this with a fruit salad, jello salad or green salad. Use vegetables that are not already in the pie. Then top it off with a nice crusty bread with butter and you are all set!

How do I thicken my chicken pie filling?

If you need your chicken pot pie to thicken up, then start with a roux of butter and flour and then gradually add your chicken broth and proceed with your recipe.

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Yield: 8-10 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

All the flavor of a pot pie with just 5 minutes of prep! This Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

2 cans, cream of chicken soup
1 cup, water
2 cups, frozen peas and carrots
1 cup, diced potatoes (try Simply Potato brand)
1 lb cooked, diced or shredded chicken breast (I recommend cooking in instant pot or using rotisserie chicken for quick prep)
1 teaspoon, poultry seasoning
1 can, crescent rolls

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Prep an 11 x 13 casserole dish.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the water and soup until combined.

4. Add potatoes, chicken, veggies, potatoes, and seasoning to bowl, stir gently to combine.

5. Pour mixture into casserole dish, top with crescent roll dough.

6. Cover and bake for 10 minutes. Then uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until edges of top are golden brown.

7. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 303 Total Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 65mg Sodium: 724mg Carbohydrates: 25g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 5g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 20g

If you love this quick and easy casserole, then try making this Loaded Pizza Pasta Casserole!

September 16, 2019 Dinner

Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes

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Now that school has started and classes, practices and games are consuming all our time, let me save you from one more take out dinner with this Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes!

This recipe uses simple foods with great seasonings, that are not too overwhelming for the picky eaters. Plus, it is easy to prep and easy to clean up! I love using these McCormick One Seasoning Mixes. They are single use seasonings to prepare dinner in one pan/skillet, so you can make homemade happen more!

I used the Farmer’s Market Chicken Sheet Pan Seasoning Mix for this recipe. You literally just prep some veggies and potatoes, chicken thighs, and bake. Sometimes I even prep my veggies the day before or if I have a few minutes in the morning. Then I can walk in the door, throw it all on the pan, and bake! Gather your chicken thighs, chopped zucchini, carrots, potatoes and seasoning packet. Spray your sheet pan and preheat your oven.

Place your seasoning mix and oil in a large bowl. Toss your chicken, potatoes and veggies in the bowl and coat them in the seasoning. Lay it all out on the sheet pan evenly and place in the oven. Bake until the chicken in cooked through and potatoes are tender.

Serve with honey mustard or Italian dressing for dipping! Kids love dipping sauces. It’s my favorite way to encourage kids to eat more wholesome meals.

Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

This recipe uses simple foods with great seasonings, that are not too overwhelming for the picky eaters. Plus, it is easy to prep and easy to clean up!

Ingredients

1 packet, Farmer's Market Chicken Sheet Pan Seasoning Mix
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs or breasts
2 cups, sliced red potatoes
2 cups, baby carrots
2 cups, sliced zucchini
(optional) honey mustard and/or Italian dressing for dipping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Prep a sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Toss veggies and chicken in a large bowl with olive oil and seasoning mix.
Lay chicken and veggies out on sheet pan.
Heat for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring halfway during cooking time.
Serve with dipping sauces.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 356 Total Fat: 18g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 14g Cholesterol: 64mg Sodium: 301mg Carbohydrates: 32g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 5g Sugar: 8g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 17g

I am loving these McCormick ONE seasoning mixes. They have no artificial flavors, no MSG, and they allow you to make wonderful home-cooked meals without the hassle of gather all your spices or sauces, measuring, and messing up your kitchen. On days you do not want to turn the oven on you can easily achieve the same home cooked meal with the McCormick ONE skillet seasoning packs. Make a flavorful dish in one skillet in no time at all! My family especially loves the McCormick ONE Creamy Chicken Skillet. You can grab both products at Meijer!

If you want some other easy prep meal ideas, head on over to the McCormick ONE page. There are skillet and sheet pan seasoning packets to go with the meat and veggies your family loves most!

August 26, 2019 Dinner

Teriyaki Beef Bowls

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I swear summer goes by faster than any other time of year. Each day is so busy and before you know it, it is dinnertime! I am always welcoming shortcuts and quick, hearty meals. These Teriyaki Beef Bowls are super simple, easy to prep, and come together in no time at all. I have started using this Mahatma® Ready to Serve Rice as my go to rice, because it’s easy and quick to prepare and easy to clean up!

Mahatma® is the number one selling rice brand in the U.S and it’s grown in the USA! I love a good “Made in America” product. You literally give the pouch a few squeezes to break up the rice, cut a slit, microwave for 90 seconds and voilá! How easy is that?

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As dinnertime approaches after another hectic day, your meal prep does not have to follow suit. This dinner will be on the table in 20 minutes!

Start by browning the beef, coating with flour and then cooking thoroughly.

While your beef is cooking, you can microwave your rice and prep your carrots (if you didn’t buy pre-shredded).

Add the teriyaki sauce to the beef and heat. Layer bowls of rice, beef and carrots and you have dinner in time! No crazy instructions or ingredients! Wholesome. Aromatic. Authentic. Mahatma® Ready to Serve Rice. Always on your side.

I love the ease of rice ready in 90 seconds. I can’t wait to find other quick things to pair with Mahatma® Ready to Serve Rice and make dinner time so much easier and less stressful! Time to go stock up at Walmart.

Teriyaki Beef Bowls

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

These Teriyaki Beef Bowls are super simple, easy to prep and come together in no time at all. Use quick-cooking rice for a simple, weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

1 package, Mahatma® Ready to Serve Jasmine
1 lb, beef strips (sometimes labeled as "stroganoff beef" in stores)
1 Tbsp, flour
1/2 cup, Teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup, sliced green onions
1/2 cup, shredded carrots (can buy pre-shredded or use a veggie peeler on whole carrots)

Instructions

1. Add beef to skillet on medium heat.

2. Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat beef.

3. Cook beef for 10 minutes or until no longer pink.

4. Meanwhile heat up Mahatma® Ready to Serve Jasmine Rice according to package instructions.

5. Add teriyaki sauce to beef, stir to combine, remove from heat.

6. Add rice to bowls and top with beef strips, plus veggies.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 377 Total Fat: 22g Saturated Fat: 9g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 10g Cholesterol: 99mg Sodium: 1462mg Carbohydrates: 9g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 6g Protein: 33g

Check out Mahatma® Ready to Serve Rice product at Walmart! There are different flavors to choose from as well: Jasmine Rice, Cilantro, or Garlic Olive Oil. Life is hectic but meals don’t have to be!

July 23, 2019 Dinner

Parmesan Chicken Sliders

Looking for an easy meal that the whole family will love? These Parmesan Chicken Sliders topped with pizza sauce and melted mozzarella will become a staple in your house! It’s a super simple recipe perfect for the busy, back-to-school season.

parmesan chicken slider recipe

As a mom, I’m always thinking of dishes that my whole family will enjoy. It can be such a drag to make a meal that only the parents or kids like to eat. I know you hear me on that! Well this dinner (or lunch!) is a home run for adults and kiddos alike. It’s so easy to cook up (thanks to Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips and Tyson® Fun Nuggets) and gets rave reviews from everyone.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE CHICKEN PARM SLIDERS:

8 small Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips – 25oz (or 4 cut in half)
8 slider buns
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut in half
1 cup, pizza sauce
1/4 cup, shredded Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE THESE CHICKEN PARM SLIDERS:

1. Preheat oven and cook Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips according to package instructions.

2. Slice open slider buns and top with one chicken strip, a dollop of pasta sauce, piece of mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle of Parmesan.

3. Heat sliders and bun tops under broiler for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is toasted on the edges.

4. Top sliders with buns and serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

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Start by heating up the Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips, or Tyson® Fun Nuggets if your family prefers. Layer on top of each slider bun– one strip, dollop of pizza sauce, and half a slice of mozzarella cheese. Finish off with a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan.

Pop the open-faced slider and bun top under the broiler (or toaster oven) for a few minutes until bun is lightly toasted and cheese is melted and delicious! Put together slider and serve with your favorite side– fries, carrot sticks and celery, a side salad, or even fruit cups. It’s a great family meal!

handy tools to make these sliders even easier:

sheet pan – best non stick, super sturdy
airbake pan – allows baked “fried” foods to come out super crispy, easy to clean

Tyson is our go-to for easy, tasty family meals, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The Tyson Crispy Strips have no antibiotics ever, all natural* ingredients, and are made with white meat chicken; while the Tyson Fun Nuggets have no antibiotics ever, all natural* ingredients, and whole grain breading. Love that as a mom! We stock up at Target for easy meals anytime of the day.

frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a slider and a hamburger?

A slider is just a mini version of a hamburger. Like hamburgers, sliders have evolved into many other things outside of just a beef patty.

How do you keep sliders from getting soggy?

Put your condiments inside your meat and/or cheeses. If you put the condiments directly on the bun this makes it soggy.

What sides go with parmesan chicken?

Any salad or good vegetable dish. I love a caesar salad, brussels sprouts or roasted vegetable medley.

Parmesan Chicken Sliders

Yield: 8 sliders

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Looking for an easy meal that the whole family will love? These Parmesan Chicken Sliders topped with pizza sauce and melted mozzarella will become a staple in your house!

Ingredients

8 small Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips - 25oz (or 4 cut in half)
8 slider buns
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut in half
1 cup, pizza sauce
1/4 cup, shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven and cook Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips according to package instructions.

2. Slice open slider buns and top with one chicken strip, a dollop of pasta sauce, piece of mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle of Parmesan.

3. Heat sliders and bun tops under broiler for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is toasted on the edges.

4. Top sliders with buns and serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 349 Total Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 44mg Sodium: 880mg Carbohydrates: 30g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 3g Protein: 24g

A few other Target products for getting kid-approved meals on the table:

Jimmy Dean® Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Croissant – 8ct- we liked that this savory breakfast is packed with protein
State Fair® Beef Corn Dogs– also a good source of protein
Hillshire Farm® Ultra Thin Oven Roasted Turkey Breast – 9oz- no artificial preservatives, no artificial flavors, no nitrates/nitrates added**

*Minimally processed; no artificial ingredients
**Except those naturally occurring in celery juice powder and sea salt

How would you use Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips for a quick meal during the back-to-school rush?

July 15, 2019 Dinner

Ground Turkey Taco Recipe

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Spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your summer! This Ground Turkey Taco Recipe makes tacos that are just 4 ingredients and full of flavor.

How to Cook Ground Turkey for Tacos

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Right now, we’re all about the Crock-Pot® Express 6-Quart Pressure Cooker. It cooks meals up to 70% faster than traditional cooking, which is perfect for summer entertaining. The Crock-Pot® Express Crock helps us get our meal on the table fast!

With the Express Multi-Cooker’s 8 pre-set pressurized settings for various foods, we can have dinner ready in minutes or use the slow cook setting and come back to a hot meal later. So convenient! I also love that you can steam, brown, or sauté your food before programming, making it the ultimate in one pot cooking.

The Crock-Pot® Express gives me the opportunity to make good food on my schedule, which is so helpful in the summer months. Truly, everyday is different around here when the kids are out of school. With easy, one pot cooking, I can quickly make a delicious dinner or side dish for family and friends. And did I mention the six-quart non-stick cooking pot is dishwasher safe? Seriously, it’s a kitchen super star.

Lately, I’ve been using mine to make all kinds of tacos. Because tacos are the ultimate summer food, amiright?

We love tacos around our house because everyone can pick their own toppings. It’s super convenient for picky eaters! Just choose a simple taco recipe with a few ingredients– like ground turkey, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and flour tortillas. Cook in the Crock-Pot® Express and then serve whichever toppings you love! Seriously, this meal took 8 minutes to cook– amazing!

For this dinner, I added chopped cilantro, pico de gallo, and a squeeze of lime. Fresh, simple flavors. What does your family like on their tacos?

Ground Turkey Taco Recipe

Yield: 8 tacos

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 13 minutes

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your summer! This Ground Turkey Taco Recipe makes tacos that are just 4 ingredients and full of flavor.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp cooking oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 can, diced tomatoes and chopped chilies
1 packet, taco seasoning
8 small or medium flour tortillas
Optional, for topping: chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, fresh salsa, lime wedges

Instructions

Add ground turkey and cooking oil to Crock-Pot® Express 6-Quart Pressure Cooker.
Press the sauté function button and let the ground turkey simmer for about two minutes, to lightly brown it.
Turn the sauté function off. Add the taco seasoning and chopped tomatoes. Give everything a good stir to evenly distribute seasoning.
Place the lid on appliance and make sure it's locked into place. Follow cooking instructions for Crock-Pot® Express 6-Quart Pressure Cooker. Cook everything for 8 minutes on high pressure.
While the turkey cooks, prep your toppings.
When the cooking is done, carefully move the valve to venting for a quick release. Be cautious as hot steam will spit out of the valve. Once all of the steam escapes, open the lid.
Serve on tortillas with your favorite toppings!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 217 Total Fat: 13g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 64mg Sodium: 413mg Carbohydrates: 8g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 2g Protein: 16g

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