Chicken

Sit Down, Let Me Tell You About This Soup Alright, so here's the deal: I first made this Italian Penicillin Soup with Chicken on one of those damp, chilly days where your socks won't dry and you just want your house to smell like a hug. Honestly, I'd been feeling run down (I think I …

Let Me Tell You About This Gnocchi Pot Pie (And My Not-So-Secret Obsession) Okay, so you know those recipes you end up making almost by accident? Like, one day you’re rooting through the fridge and you’ve got leftover chicken, a rogue bag of gnocchi, and a dream. That is exactly how this Creamy Chicken Gnocchi …

Hey, Quick Dinners Are My Weak Spot Okay, so let me just say: if dinner had to be ready in fifteen minutes or less every night, this would probably be in my top three most-cooked meals. I remember the first time I made these rotisserie chicken tostadas—it was one of those nights when the fridge …

Let Me Tell You About This Street Corn Chicken and Rice Bowl Okay, friend, so I’m a little obsessed with street corn. In my twenties, I tried it at this janky food cart in Austin (shoutout to those late-night cravings!). Ever since, I’ve been trying to wrangle those flavors into, well, anything. Tacos, salads, heck, …

Let Me Tell You About These Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Sliders Okay, so right off the bat: these Bang Bang Chicken Sliders (Spicy) are what I'd make for you if you suddenly showed up hungry, or if I wanted to outdo my cousin Sarah at the family BBQ (she always brings something fancy). The first …

So, I’ve Got This BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps Thing… Alright, so hear me out—BBQ chicken coleslaw wraps (easy!) are kind of a lifesaver in my kitchen, especially on days when the thought of preheating the oven makes me want to run for the hills (or at least order takeout). The first time I made these, …

So, You're Craving Something Crunchy and Satisfying? Okay, let’s talk Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps. This is the lunch I throw together when my brain’s got more tabs open than my browser (which is usually...a lot). First tried these at a summer potluck where my cousin—who, for some reason, always manages to serve up things that …

Let Me Tell You About This Creamy Skillet (and the Time I Nearly Burned It) Okay, so, you know those nights where you just want something cozy but can't be fussed to do a million dishes? That's exactly how this creamy asiago chicken gnocchi skillet came into my life. The first time I made it, …

Let Me Tell You About These Honey Mustard Chicken Wraps Alright, so here's the story—I first made these honey mustard chicken wraps with bacon on a night when, honestly, I was just too tired (read: lazy) to fuss with a big dinner. I had this leftover grilled chicken in the fridge, a pack of wraps, …

Let Me Tell You About This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake Alright, so, let me set the scene: it's one of those days where everyone is hungry (like, hangry hungry), I've just realized we have half a leftover rotisserie chicken and some sad celery lurking in the fridge, and I do not feel like washing a …

Let Me Tell You About My Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs So, picture this: it's a Tuesday (or was it Thursday? honestly who knows anymore), and I've just had one of those days where the only thing keeping me going is the thought of dinner. That was the night I, in a moment of …

Alright, Let’s Talk About This Apple Butter Chicken You ever get a craving for something cozy but also want to feel a bit fancy on a Wednesday night? That’s when I whip out this Sweet and Savory Apple Butter Chicken recipe. First time I made it, it was by accident—tried to use up an open …

So, About This Chicken Tzatziki Casserole (Easy Bake)... Let me tell you, the first time I threw together this Chicken Tzatziki Casserole, I was running late (no surprise there), and the fridge situation was... let's just say, not pretty. You know when you're standing there with chicken thighs in one hand, a half-eaten cucumber in …

Let Me Tell You About My Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake You know how there's always that one recipe you end up making way more than you planned? Honestly, this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake Recipe is the one for me. I still remember the first time I threw it together; my brother barged into the kitchen, …

Let Me Tell You About This Baked Garlic Butter Chicken So, I’ve made this chicken more times than I care to admit. It's one of those dishes that accidentally became my “signature” (probably because I keep forgetting to buy other proteins). I still remember the first time I made it—my oven was acting up, the …

If You're Hungry and Want Something Fun... Alright, so let me tell you, this spicy chicken quesadilla with sour cream recipe is what I call my "Thursday night rescue". The kind of thing I pull together when my brain's fried, the fridge is kind of sad, and I just want to eat something that feels …

Pull Up a Chair: Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, My Way Alright, friend—if you’ve ever found yourself standing in your kitchen with a package of chicken, a can of beans, and absolutely no idea what’s for dinner, you are in very good company. I think the very first time I made this Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, …

Okay, so picture this: it’s a stormy Tuesday, everyone’s cranky (including me), and the only thing that might save dinner is my not-so-secret weapon—chicken pot pie. Now, I’ve made this more times than I can count, sometimes with a glass of wine in hand (sometimes with two). And you know what? It always brings the …

The Best Grilled Chicken Wings? Let Me Tell You a Story… Okay, so if you know me, you know grilling isn’t just for show in my backyard — it’s basically therapy. I remember the first time I tried to grill chicken wings at a family BBQ. It was supposed to be my big moment. Instead, …

So, You Want to Make Chicken Crust Pizza? Alright, let me set the scene: It’s Thursday night, the week’s dragging its feet, and I swear the fridge is giving me attitude. I want pizza, but, you know, not the carb-laden kind that sends me into a food coma. Enter: my Chicken Crust Pizza – Easy …

Gather 'Round: This BBQ Chicken Flatbread Story Okay, so let me paint you a picture: it's Wednesday night, my stomach's rumbling, and I've just realized I forgot to thaw any actual dinner. Classic me! BBQ Chicken Flatbread (low carb, of course) to the rescue. The first time I whipped this up, I was mostly just …

Let’s Talk Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps (No, Seriously) Alright, friend, I have to confess—when I first tried swapping tortillas for lettuce in fajitas, I was mostly just trying to impress my cousin, who’s always on some kind of health kick. But then, you know what? They totally grew on me. Now I make these Chicken …

Let Me Tell Ya About This Spinach Artichoke Chicken So the very first time I made this healthy spinach artichoke chicken with cottage cheese, I was mostly just trying to use up the stuff lingering in my fridge (you know how it gets, right?). Honestly, I was actually aiming for something else entirely, but the …

A Quick Chat Before We Start Cooking Alright, so here’s the thing: I’d love to tell you I grew up on some magical family farm surrounded by endless rows of zucchini and squash. The truth? I mostly remember my mom yelling, “If you don’t eat your veggies, no TV!” Still, this chicken breast with zucchini …

Let Me Tell You About the Time My Cousin Ate Four Plates... You know those recipes that have a story stuck to them like a post-it on a fridge? Well, this Authentic Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe is that for my family. First time I made it, my cousin Jamal ate so much he took a …

The Story: Why These Chicken Nuggets Are My Go-To Alright, so picture this: it’s late, everyone’s hungry (including me, obviously), and someone in my house says, "Let’s just get drive-thru nuggets." Nope. Not happening. That’s when I roll up my sleeves and make my own keto air fryer chicken nuggets—crispy, easy, and let’s be honest, …

Let Me Tell You About This Soup... If you ever walk into my kitchen on a rainy Thursday (or a Monday when I just can't be bothered), there's a good chance you'll find me stirring up a giant pot of this Keto Chicken Cream Cheese Soup. Honestly, I started making it after my third attempt …

Let Me Tell You About This Keto Crack Chicken Okay, so here’s the deal: the first time I made this Keto Crack Chicken, I genuinely thought I’d messed something up. It looked all gloopy and weird and honestly, I was tempted to just order takeout instead. But then, as fate would have it (and because …

Okay, so the first time I made these Zucchini Boats Stuffed with Cheese & Chicken, I was actually trying to get rid of a bumper crop of zucchini that my neighbor (cheers, Maureen!) kept leaving on my porch. You know those giant zucchinis that could double as doorstops? Yep, those. My kids weren’t thrilled at …

Let Me Tell You About This Chicken Salad Alright, so here's the thing. I think chicken salad gets a bad rap sometimes—people picture sad, mayo-drenched blobs from the grocery store deli. But this Classic Chicken Salad Recipe with Crunchy Celery? It's nothing like that. Swear! My first time making it was after a family picnic …

Let's Talk Kabobs—and Grilling Mishaps So, kabobs on the grill. Chicken, veggie, beef, whatever you fancy. (Or maybe even all three, because why not make it a party on a stick?) I first started making these because my brother-in-law kept bragging about his marinade—spoiler: it was just Italian dressing. Anyway, I figured I could do …

Let Me Tell You About This Chicken Curry (Trust Me, It’s Worth It) Okay, before you even ask – yes, this is the chicken curry with coconut milk, not the kind that takes all afternoon and a trip to four different markets. So, the first time I made this, the coconut milk totally split on …

Let Me Tell You About My Parmesan Chicken Obsession You know those weeknights when you wander into the kitchen, open the fridge, and just slightly sigh at the pack of chicken breast staring back at you? That’s basically how this baked chicken breast with parmesan crust became a regular in my house. It’s quick, and …

So, Here’s the Thing About My One Pot Chicken and Rice I’m convinced that every family has That One Meal. For us, it’s this: chicken and rice, all in one pot, bubbling away while I (usually) try to answer homework questions and fend off the dog who thinks every meal is for him. Seriously, if …

Let's Talk About This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Alright, so... if you ever find yourself staring at a pack of chicken thighs and thinking, “What now?”—welcome to my world. I’ve made this Garlic Parmesan Chicken so many times I could probably do it in my sleep (not that I’d recommend sleep-cooking, ha!). The first time I …

Let Me Tell You How This Parmesan Crusted Chicken Happened So, there was this rainy Tuesday (why is it always Tuesdays?) when I was supposed to whip up something healthy, but then my brain and stomach had a different plan. You know how it goes. I glanced at some lonely chicken breasts and a chunk …

Honestly, Sweet and Spicy Peach BBQ Chicken Thighs Might Be My Summertime Secret Okay, so here's the scene: it's a muggy July evening, the kind where the air feels like soup, and I'm trying not to melt while prepping dinner. My neighbor pops his head over the fence just as I'm flipping chicken thighs, and …

The Cozy Casserole I Keep Coming Back To Okay, so this creamy chicken casserole with cheese top—I swear, it’s the dish that’s kept me (mostly) sane through last-minute dinners, freezer clean-outs, and even my neighbor’s surprise pop-ins. I first made it because, honestly, I had a pile of leftover chicken, some cheese that was about …

Let Me Tell You About Chicken Pot Pie Soup Okay, so you know those days where you just want something warm that feels like a big hug in a bowl? That's what Chicken Pot Pie Soup is for me. Actually, it all started when I tried to make an actual chicken pot pie and, well, …

So, About This Chicken Spaghetti with Velvety Cheese Sauce… Hey there! Okay, I have to tell you about this Chicken Spaghetti with Velvety Cheese Sauce I make when the weather gets weird (or when my day has been, well, less than ideal). I first stumbled onto it during what I call my “year of many …