Domesticated Diva

Over the past two weeks I would like to call myself one "Domesticated Diva." Hence the apron I was given at one of my bridal showers.



I have cleaned the house more times than I would like to count and have cooked many new recipes...some that I would recommend and others that I would not. Since I have been interviewing and job searching, I have needed something to occupy my time, so why not get myself familiar with being a house wife;). I also made some recipes I could freeze, because (well I have not decided yet) I may just stay a whole week with my folks next week in Houston- Why NOT? - and then Matt will be able to have some meals if he does not feel like cooking. I have to go to Dallas two weekends back to back, so I figured that if I have nothing else going on, I might just stay in Texas, rather than going back to Chicago.

Below are the recipes I made. Enjoy!

Pioneer Woman - Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken Spaghetti

Prep Time: 30 Minutes | Cook Time: 45 Minutes | Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 8

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Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked Chicken
• 3 cups Dry Spaghetti, Broken Into Two Inch Pieces
• 2 cans Cream Of Mushroom Soup
• 2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1/4 cup Finely Diced Green Pepper
• 1/4 cup Finely Diced Onion
• 1 jar (4 Ounce) Diced Pimentos, Drained
• 2 cups Reserved Chicken Broth From Pot
• 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon (to 1/4 Teaspoon) Cayenne Pepper
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• 1 cup Additional Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Preparation Instructions

Cook 1 cut up fryer and pick out the meat to make two cups. Cook spaghetti in same chicken broth until al dente. Do not overcook. When spaghetti is cooked, combine with remaining ingredients except additional 1 cup sharp cheddar.

Place mixture in casserole pan and top with remaining sharp cheddar. Cover and freeze up to six months, cover and refrigerate up to two days, or bake immediately: 350 degrees for 45 minutes until bubbly. (If the cheese on top starts to get too cooked, cover with foil).

Grilled Chicken Taco Pizzas - this was one of my favs!!!

Total Time: 1 hr 25 min

Prep 1 hr 5 min

Cook 20 min

Ingredients

For the Taco Seasoning:

• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Pizzas:

• 1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 16-ounce tube pizza dough
• All-purpose flour, for dusting
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 avocado
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon diced red onion
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup fresh salsa
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Make the taco seasoning: Mix all of the ingredients with 1 tablespoon each salt and black pepper in a bowl.

Prepare the pizza: Mix 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning and the canola oil in a shallow bowl. Pound the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thick. Add the chicken to the bowl, turning to coat, and marinate 30 minutes.

Preheat a grill to medium high. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Let cool, then cut into bite-size pieces.

Divide the dough into 3 pieces. Roll out each on a floured surface into an 8-inch round. Brush with canola oil, sprinkle with taco seasoning and grill until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side; remove from the grill.

Mix the cheeses in a bowl, then sprinkle on the crusts and top with the chicken. Return the pizzas to the grill, and cook until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the avocado, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, red onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Top the pizzas with the avocado mixture, salsa, sour cream and cilantro.

Lastly, Paula Deen's Taco Soup - this is a pretty popular one, so you can google it;)

You all should try these recipes. I have a few more that I would like to make, but I am going to take a break and go on a date with my hubby tonight!

XOXO,

Tiff