Simple recipes that I can cook?

My mom is going to be having surgery soon, and won't be able to do much while she's recovering. I need some simple, healthy recipes for meals. Can you help me out? Thanks.Simple recipes that I can cook?
these are really good and easy. you can make two pans and freeze one. thaw it out when you're ready, and cook as normal. i've never met anyone that didn't love them!





Creamy Chicken Enchiladas





3-4 chicken breast, boiled, then cool and shred*


1 small can green chilies


1 medium onion, chopped


1 can cream of chicken soup


1 can cream of mushroom soup


8 oz. shredded monterey jack cheese**


2 cans green chili enchilada sauce***


2 tbs. butter


tortillas


sour cream


salsa


olives





in sauce pan saute the onion in butter, add soups, chilies and 1 can of enchilada sauce, bring to boil, add shredded chicken, lower heat ans cook for 5 minutes.


put tortillas in microwave to soften for about 45 seconds





place about 2-3 tbl. of chicken mixture in tortilla and roll, place in baking dish. cover with other can of sauce and cheese.


bake @ 350 degrees for 30-40 min.





garnish with salsa, olives and sour cream





*for a little more flavor i either boil them in chicken stock, or cook them in the oven with a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder. if you don't want to make the chicken, get a rotisserie checken at the grocery store, and shred that





**i usually add more, and sometimes i mix regular jack with pepper jack cheese





***i use one can of regular green chili enchlada sauce, and one jar of really good green salsa, pica de gaillo, orsalsa verde. it definately add alot of flavor that waySimple recipes that I can cook?
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Simple Pasta Salad








INGREDIENTS





* 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta


* 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing


* 2 cucumbers, chopped


* 6 tomatoes, chopped


* 1 bunch green onions, chopped


* 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese


* 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning








DIRECTIONS





1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.


2. In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the Italian dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes, and green onions. In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, and gently mix into the salad. Cover, and refrigerate until serving.
ORZO BEEF STEW





1 tablespoon olive oil


1/3 cup diced onions


2 cups sliced mushrooms


1 cup matchstick carrots


1 tablespoon cooked crumbled bacon


1 (17 ounce) package fully cooked beef roast au jus (Hormel)


1 (14 ounce) can Italian green beans


1 cup beef broth


1 cup orzo





Cook onions, mushrooms, carrots and bacon in olive oil in a large saucepan. Cook several minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and begin to brown. Stir in meat, breaking it up with a spoon. Add green beans, broth and orzo. Stir. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.





Yield: 4 servings
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Weekend Lasagna Toss


Prep Time: 5 min


Total Time: 28 min


Makes: 4 servings, 2 cups each


1 lb. lean ground beef


2 cups chopped green peppers (about 2 peppers)


3 cloves garlic, finely chopped


1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce


1-2/3 cups water


1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing


12 oven-ready lasagna noodles, broken into quarters


1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese


BROWN meat in large (4-qt.) saucepan on medium heat; drain.





ADD peppers, garlic, spaghetti sauce, water and dressing; bring to boil. Stir in noodles; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover.





COOK, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 min. or until noodles are tender. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted

















California Chicken Delight





3/4 cup flour


1 T. Old Bay Seasoning


1 t. salt


1/4 t. pepper


4 fresh or individually fresh frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts


2 T. oil


1/4 pound thinly sliced Prosciutto or deli style ham


1/4 pound sliced Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese





IN a shallow dish, combine flour, seasoning, salt and pepper. Coat chicken


breasts in flour mixture. In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook chicken


in oil for 20 minutes or until juices run clear. Turn once during cooking.


(Internal temperature should read 170.) Place one slice ham and one slice cheese


on each breast. Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Makes 4


servings. Note: Cooking time given is for fresh chicken. If using frozen


chicken, remove protective ice glaze by holding under cool running water 1-2 minutes


and allow additional time for cooking














1-2-3 Chops recipe


4-6 pork chops


1 (12 ounce) can 7-Up or Sprite soda


1 envelope dry onion soup mix





Put pork chops in a baking dish. Cover with soda. Sprinkle onion soup on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 60 minutes.





Serve over hot, cooked rice.





NOTE: Chicken may be used instead of pork chops














Chicken in Foil





2 6-ounce skinless boneless chicken breast halves


1/4 cup sliced onion


1/2 tomato -- sliced


1 medium baking potato -- sliced


1 small carrot -- sliced


1 stalk celery -- sliced


1/4 teaspoon pepper


1/8 teaspoon dried whole tarragon


1 teaspoon lemon juice





Cut two 15 x 12-inch pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil; place a chicken


breast in center of each. Top with onion and remaining ingredients. Wrap


well; place on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.


Makes 6 servings











Pizza Chicken Packets


4 boneless chicken breast halves


1 cup pizza sauce


1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese


20 slices pepperoni


1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper


1/2 cup chopped onion





Preheat oven to 450 degrees F or grill to medium-high. Spray one side of a 12 x 18-inch sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray.





Center one chicken breast on the sprayed side of foil. Spoon 1/4 of the pizza sauce over chicken. Top with 1/4 each of the pepperoni, vegetables and cheese.





Fold foil into packet. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Bake for 18 to 23 minutes on a cookie sheet in the oven or grill for 10 to 12 minutes, covered.





NOTE: Substitute or add your favorite pizza toppings

















Pork Chop Packet Dinners


2 tablespoons vegetable oil


4 pork chops


Pepper


1 small onion, thinly sliced


2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced


1 package frozen corn on the cob


1 teaspoon dill weed (optional)


4 rectangles of foil 16 x 12 inches each





Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.





In large skillet heat oil. Brown por chops in oil; season with pepper. Place 1 pork chop on center of each piece of foil. Place 1/4 of onion and potato slices on top of each pork chop. Place 1 frozen ear of corn next to pork chop on foil. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon dill weed over each dinner, if desired; top with 1 tablespoon butter. Fold foil around pork chop and corn; seal top and sides securely. Place packets in 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan. Bake for 1 hour or until corn is hot and potatoes and pork chops are tender.





Yield: 4 servings




















Italian Chicken Packets


1 chicken, quartered, or 2 pieces chicken per packet


2 tablespoons olive oil


1 onion, chopped


1 garlic clove, minced


4 fresh ripe tomatoes or 1 can drained tomatoes, chopped


4 large green olives, chopped


1/2 teaspoon oregano


1/2 teaspoon celery salt


1/2 teaspoon basil


1/4 teaspoon black pepper


4 bay leaves





Wash chicken quarters or pieces; drain and pat dry. Peel and chop tomatoes if using fresh tomatoes.





Cut 4 (12-inch) pieces of aluminum foil, and grease one side of each with olive oil. Place a chicken quarter or chicken pieces in center of each piece of foil.





Combine onion, garlic, tomatoes, olives, basil, oregano, celery salt, and pepper and mix well. Spoon sauce over each chicken packet. Top with a bay leaf. Fold foil into neat, sealed packages. Place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees F for 40 minutes to one hour, until chicken is cooked.





Serve from package.





Yield: 4 servings.




















Green Bean Chicken Casserole Packets


4 (18 x 12-inch) sheets heavy duty aluminum foil


4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/4 lb.)


1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted


1/2 teaspoon salt


1/4 teaspoon pepper


Paprika


2 cups frozen cut green beans


1 1/3 pounds (4 medium) potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes


2 tablespoons butter or margarine





Preheat oven to 450 degrees F or set grill to medium-high.





Center one chicken breast half on each sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. Combine soup, salt and pepper. Spoon soup mixture over chicken; sprinkle with paprika. Top with vegetables; dot with margarine. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven or grill for 22 to 24 minutes in covered grill.





Makes 4 servings.




















Greek Chicken and Potato Packets


4 ( 18 x 12-inch) sheets heavy duty aluminum foil


4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/4 pounds)


1 1/3 pounds (4 medium) potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices


2 tablespoons olive oil


2 cloves garlic, minced


1 teaspoon dried oregano


1/2 teaspoon salt


1/2 teaspoon pepper


1/2 cup sliced, pitted Kalamata olives or sliced ripe olives


1 medium tomato, cut in thin wedges


1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese





Preheat oven to 450 degrees F or set grill to medium-high. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Center one chicken breast half on each sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil.





Combine potatoes, olive oil and garlic. Arrange potatoes around chicken. Sprinkle chicken and potatoes with oregano, salt and pepper. Top with olives. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets. Bake 25 to 28 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven or grill 18 to 22 minutes in covered grill.





Sprinkle with tomatoes and feta cheese before serving.





Makes 4 servings.














Enchilada Casserole


Crumbled ground beef (Schwans has this too)


1 can of cream of mushroom soup


1 can of cream of chicken soup


1 can of enchilada sauce


1 ca of water


12 pkg of corn tortillas


Shredded cheese





Brown ground beef. Add the three cans plus one can of water.


Simmer. Layer the beef mixture with corn tortillas and cheese in a


casserole dish. Heat at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese


is bubbly on top.




















Prep:


10 min





Start To Finish:


50 min





Makes 7 servings














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TIPS from the kitchens








Do-Ahead Tip


Get a head start by cutting and measuring cooked chicken, shredding cheese and refrigerating frozen chopped broccoli in a bowl to thaw the night before.





Substitution


Use a shredded pizza cheese blend instead of the Cheddar for even more flavor.





Time Saver


Save yourself the time and tears of chopping onions by using 1/2 cup frozen (thawed) chopped onion instead of fresh.





Time Saver


Use the microwave to defrost the broccoli in a snap!








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Impossibly Easy Chicken 'n Broccoli Pie


The whole family will enjoy this savory pie. Loaded with chicken and cheese, it鈥檚 a great way to serve broccoli!





1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained


1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)


1 cup cut-up cooked chicken


1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)


1/2 cup Original Bisquick庐 mix


1 cup milk


1/2 teaspoon salt


1/4 teaspoon pepper


2 eggs








1. Heat oven to 400潞F. Grease 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle broccoli, 1 cup of the cheese, the chicken and onion in pie plate.


2. Stir Bisquick mix, milk, salt, pepper and eggs until blended. Pour into pie plate.


3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or just until cheese is melted. Cool 5 minutes.














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Bake 35 to 40 minutes.























CHINESE ONE DISH MEAL





1 lb. veal or pork, cut, brown in 2 tbsp. fat


2 med. onions, chopped


1/2 c. uncooked rice


1 c. chicken rice soup


1 c. celery, chopped


1 c. mushroom soup


1 c. cooked peas


2 c. water


4 tbsp. chop suey sauce





Put in large casserole.


Bake in 325 degree oven for 1 hour.