Colorful Chicken Alfredo

Colorful Chicken Alfredo

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 quarts water
8-10 bouillon cubes

1 quart water
1 tbsp salt
1/2 lb farfalle noodles

1/2 cup reserved chicken broth
3 tbsp butter
1 cup half and half
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt and pepper each

1 tbsp butter
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper

6 leaves fresh basil chiffonade

Directions

Place rinsed chicken and 8-10 bouillon cubes in a large pot and cover with 2 quarts of water. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 20 mins until chicken is done. Remove chicken to a cutting board and let sit until cool enough to handle, then cut into bite sized pieces. Strain the broth and save 1/2 cup. Keep the rest of the broth in the fridge (up to 1 week) or freezer for later use (great for making rice!).

Boil farfalle noodles with at least 1 quart of water in a large pot with 1 tbsp salt for 11 mins (or according to pkg instructions).

In a small saucepan, heat the 1/2 cup reserved chicken broth and 3 tbsp butter over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add 1 cup half and half, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt and pepper, each. Stir to combine, then slowly whisk in the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Let simmer, whisking occasionally.

Slice bell peppers into matchsticks. Melt 1 tbsp butter over medium high heat, then saute bell peppers for about 5-6 mins. Add in chopped chicken and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine flavors. Turn heat down to low and pour the cream sauce over the chicken and bell peppers. Stir to combine- let simmer.

Chiffonade the basil, drain and plate the noodles, then toss with the chicken, bell peppers and sweet alfredo sauce. Top with basil.

Scrambled Egg Flourentine

We often make this healthy dish for breakfast.
Ingrediants:
1 sm. bag Spinach
1 lrg. Orange Pepper (or whatever color is on sale)
2 diced tomatoes
1/2 onion
1-2 Zucchini
6 Eggs (1/2 w/ yolks and 1/2 egg whites)
3/4 cup cheese
Olive Oil

Sprinkle in:
Herbs de' Province (Italian Seasoning)
Garlic Powder
Ground Black Pepper

Method:
Spray pan with Olive Oil and wilt Spinach. Chop Pepper, Zucchini, Tomatoes & Onion. Add to skillet once the Spinach is wilted, Add spices and Saute. Once vegetables are soft add 3 eggs with yolks and add 3 egg whites. Stir until almost completely cooked through and then add most of the cheese. Cook completely. Dish up and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Other option
Place into a tortilla and cover with salsa

Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Panini

A very non-traditional sweet treat
Ingredients:
Bagels, cut in half
Chunky peanut butter
Nutella
Sliced bananas.
Method:


Spread one side of bagel with Peanut Butter and the other with Nutella. Arrange slice bananas. Put bagel together. Butter each side and Panini until tops are grilled and the peanut butter is melted.

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
2 cups shredded zucchini
2 cups sugar
3 eggs beaten
1 cup oil (again, I use applesauce)
3 tsp. vanilla
3 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
2 cups chocolate chips

Mix oil, eggs and sugar. Add vanilla. Add dry ingrediants

Pour into greased and floured bread pans.

Bake at 350 for 1 hour.