Chicken Yakisoba

I'm putting it mildly, but it's been a while! I could go on and tell you all about my hiatus; however, I'd rather not bore you with my mundane life. I truly don't think it's mundane, especially when I'm in the middle of our crazy, busy family life. But who doesn't have a busy life these days?!  Where was I? {focus, Vera} oh yeah... Speaking if busy lives, I found a perfect recipe for a quick meal the whole family will love. It's called Chicken Yakisoba. When I mentioned what I was making for dinner, my kids were intrigued. They love Asian food, and the mention of ramen noodles put them over the top. After I made it, I thought of a few ways to streamline this meal.

1.  Use precut chicken strips (I prefer frozen). 

2.  Use frozen stir fry veggies. It will save you time so you can play on the trampoline with your littles. 

3.  Top the dish with chow mein noodles (hub's suggestion). I love those noodles! I could eat the whole bag! 

Mods: I used frozen, diced ginger. I also used frozen chicken breast.
The Verdict: Yummy! All three kids, plus hubby loved it ;)  

Recipe: http://www.budgetbytes.com/2012/03/chicken-yakisoba/

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Have I mentioned that we eat a lot of chicken??  Well, we do... why, you might ask?  Because we are trying to eat healthier.  When I say "we" I mean my hubby.  The whole family benefits from it which is good; however, I get bored making the same thing over and over again.  Also, I am not much of a chicken person, I'm a steak and potato kind of girl.  That being said, I am always on the hunt for yummy chicken recipes.  Thank goodness for Pinterest!  I hit the mother load of recipes there.  Anything from healthy to not-so-healthy, Italian, Mexican, Asian, you name it, it's there.  A fellow pinner posted this lovely recipe, Parmesan Crusted Chicken, from The Enchanted Cook blog.  It only calls for 4 ingredients, easy clean-up, ready in 20 minutes, and so delicious.  I love the tanginess from the mayo and the Italian bread crumbs are a perfect combo.  I made this yummy recipe for dinner last night.  The whole family (including our house guest) loved it and they don't even like mayo!  Leftovers, what leftovers??  I can see why The Enchanted Cook makes this dish so often.  I will add this recipe to our weekly recipe rotation. 

Yummy in my tummy!

Mods: I used Mayo with Olive Oil (because it's what I had in the fridge)
The Verdict: Yummy! Making this dish weekly ;) 
Recipe: Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Bruschetta Chicken

Lately, my hubby and I are making efforts to be healthier in the food choices we make.  (minus a chocolate candy here & there, hee hee)  That being said, we make a lot of chicken.  I mean, A LOT.  I get rather bored with food.  I cannot eat salad every day because I become complacent which causes me to crave very bad things like chocolate, chocolate and chocolate.  Not only do I crave it, I seek and eat it.  I know, I'm bad and should control my urges, but it's difficult for me.  I can only guess what I look like when I'm on a chocolate hunt... I imagine my self looking like Cookie Monster, shoving the chocolate in my mouth.  Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum!  Where was I?  (did I mention that I have ADD? Oh look, a squirrel) Chicken gets boring after a while.  I know it is versatile; however, much to my family's dismay, I seem to make the same thing over and over again. 
Well, I happened upon this lovely recipe for Bruschetta Chicken on Pinterest.  The pin lead me to Lindsey Meredith's Flicker page. Now, my picture does not do the recipe justice.  This recipe was so good that everyone in my family had seconds.  Will I make this again?  Definitely! 

Chicken Bruschetta, yum yum!

Mods: none, it was chicken perfection!
The Verdict: Yummy! Making this again.
Recipe: Bruschetta Chicken

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Have you visited Chef in Training blog yet?  Well, mosey on over when you have a moment or two or three... I find myself 10 recipes in (usually in the desserts genre) after remembering that I was looking for a dinner idea.  Her recipes are nothing short of amazing!  The pics seem to jump out at you.  I wish they would, her food always looks so much better than mine!  I found her pin for Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta on Pinterest a few weeks ago, and finally had the chance to make it this week.  The ranch Alfredo sauce was divine! 

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta... Nom! Nom!

Mods: none, perfect the way it is ;)
The Verdict: Yummy! Making this again.
Recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta