Taco Stuffed Shells

A mix of Mexican and Italian. Delicious and easy dish!

 

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Turkey
1 package McCormick taco seasoning
4 oz cream cheese
12 pasta shells
1 cup salsa
1 cup fat free shredded cheddar
1 cup monterey jack
1.5 cup tortilla chips (crushed)
3 green onions
1 cup fat free sour cream

 

Directions

Brown meat, cook according to taco seasoning instructions. Add cream cheese, cover and simmer until cheese is melted. Set aside and allow to fully cool.
While meat is cooking, cook pasta shells according to instructions.
Poor salsa in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish
Stuff each shell with meat mixture
Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish
Cover with foil and bake in the oven at 350 for 30 minutes
After 30 minutes, uncover and sprinkle crushed chips and shredded cheeses on top. Cook for about 15 more minutes.

Recipe is from Spark People

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

Delicious! My husband loves chicken cordon bleu so I thought we'd try this. He loved it of course.

Recipe courtesy Amy's Kitchen
Serves 6

1 lb. Pasta (I used penne-you could use any fun shaped pasta)
1 cup Chicken Breasts, cooked and cubed
1 cup Ham, cooked and cubed
1 1/2 cups Milk
8 oz. Cream Cheese (softened)
2 Tbsp. Dried Minced Onion
2 cups Swiss Cheese, shredded
Salt
Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
1 cup Panko Crumbs
1/2 cup Butter, melted 



Bring a large pot of water to a boil over med-high heat. Salt it and add the pasta; cook until al dente (about 11 minutes-I used whole wheat pasta which takes a bit longer than regular pasta). Drain and return to the pot. Add in the chicken and ham and toss to combine.

Preheat the broiler. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream cheese and minced onion over low-medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until it becomes a smooth texture (about 5 minutes). Stir into the pasta mixture. Stir in the Swiss cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer pasta to a baking dish and top with Panko crumbs. Pour melted butter over crumbs and broil until browned (I gave it 4 minutes). 

Link to recipe with picture @ http://amysnewkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/03/chicken-cordon-bleu-pasta.html?showComment=1352778390325#c6557788065069028107 

Chicken Parmesan Pasta Toss

Good if you want a lighter chicken Parmesan recipe. From http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/chicken-parmesan-pasta-toss-104895.aspx

Slow Cooker A1 Swiss Steak

Very good! Meat was tender. Recipe from http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/easy-slow-cooker-a1-swiss-119197.aspx

Down-Home Cheesy Bacon Chicken

Very good! http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/down-home-cheesy-bacon-chicken-119107.aspx

Oreo Truffles

Delicious! Made them one year around Christmas. Recipe is from Kraftrecipes.com @ http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/easy-oreo-truffles-95085.aspx

Michael Symon's mac and cheese with Roasted chicken, Goat cheese and Rosemary

Good with mine being made with out Goat cheese. Not a big fan so I used mozzarella cheese. Recipe came from the Chew.com
Link---The Chew

Rustic Italian Chicken and Rice

Great dinner! Recipe from Kraftrecipes.com --Rustic Italian Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

8 small boneless chicken thighs ( I used breasts)
3 Tablespoons flour
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1/3 cup BBQ sauce
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 Tablespoon grated gingerroot

Toss chicken with flour in slow cooker. Stir in all ingredients and cover. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Make 4 servings. Serve over hot rice. Recipe from Kraftrecipes.com

Skillet Chicken Stroganoff

Yummy!
Recipe from Kraftrecipes.com link---Skillet Chicken Stroganoff

Pillsbury Stuff crust pizza

Delicious! Just as good as Pizza Hut's.
Recipe is from Pillsbury link-----stuffed crust pizza

Oven baked Chicken Paremesan

Very good!
Link to recipe at Chicken Parmesan

Cheesy chicken N Shells

I don't remember where I got this recipe but it's really good.

1 1/2 cup uncooked medium shell pasta
2 Tablespoons flour
1/4 cup water
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 can condensed cream of chicken
1/2 cup Velveeta, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon paprike
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken cubed
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter melted

Cook pasta according to package. In a saucepan, combine flour and water until smooth. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat and add soup, seasonings and cheese. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Drain pasta and place in a bowl. Stir in soup mixture and chicken. Transfer to a greased baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter, sprinkle over top. Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 2-4 servings.

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe is from Betty Crocker one of my favorite cookies to bake for Christmas time.




Time 40 minutes
Makes 36 cookies

1 pouch Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
6 to 8 drops green food color
1 egg
1 cup creme de menthe baking chips ( I love to use a bad of Andes' Mints chips)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks

Mix cookie mix, butter, extract, food coloring and egg in bowl, until soft dough forms. Stir in creme de menthe baking chips and chocolate chunks. Using small cookie scoops or teaspoon drop dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Serve warm or cool completely.

Bake Apple Pancake

Very yummy if you like bake apples! Link to recipe--Baked Apple Pancake