Easy Italian Chicken Bake

Sometimes simple is comforting, simple is soothing and simple is just what this momma needed after all of the holiday baking last week!  This super easy one dish meal is easy to throw together while the oven preheats and bakes in just an hour!  Even the pickiest eater in our family can't turn down this simple meal!

Easy Italian Chicken Bake

Ingredients:

4-6 raw chicken thighs or breasts

1-2 cans of your favorite green beans

1 lb Potaotes (raw) sliced, cubed or quartered

 ½ stick of butter 

1 packet of dry Italian dressing mix

Arrange the chicken, green beans, and potatoes in a 9x13 baking dish, top with the butter and dressing mix, cover with foil, and bake at 350 for about an hour. 

Ta-da... A great tasting meal is served!

Honey Lime Chicken with Simple Sesame Noodles

As an Ag teacher I get to wear many hats- from teacher, coach/advisor, event coordinator and sometimes even chef!  I must confess that sometimes my goals far outweigh what I actually accomplish!  I was reminded of one of those hats this week when one of my students mentioned that she was looking for a recipe for the Simple Sesame Noodles I made for them over the summer-  this chicken is awesome (but make sure you give it enough time to marinade and is best grilled- the smoke flavor adds just the right touch to send it over the edge). Hope you enjoy this simple and delicious Asian inspired meal!  (Round plot out with oven roasted broccoli for an amazing meal!)

Honey Lime Chicken Skewers

prep

15 minutes

wait

overnight

cook

20  minutes

serves

4

 

ingredients

3 Tbsp	Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp	Honey
1 Tbsp	Vegetable Oil
1	Lime (Juice)
2	Garlic cloves, minced
1-2 t	Siracha
	Red Pepper Flakes (to taste)
2 Tbsp	Cilantro
1 lb	Chicken Thighs
Opt.	Avocados

 

directions

In a small bowl, combine your ingredients through the cilantro.  Mix thoroughly.  Pour marinade over chicken and turn to coat.  Cover and marinate for at least an hour or more for stronger flavor.  Grill on medium high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, until juices run clear.

Simple Sesame Noodles ​   recipe from:  The Pioneer Woman

prep

10 minutes

wait

None

cook

10 minutes

serves

8

 

ingredients

 

12 oz.	Thin Noodles, cooked & drained
¼ c.	Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp	Sugar
4	Garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp	Rice Vinegar
3 Tbsp	Sesame Oil
½ tsp	Hot Chili Oil
4 Tbsp	Canola Oil
4	Green Onions, Sliced Thin

 

directions

Cook noodles according to package directions.  Meanwhile, whisk all ingredients (except noodles and green onions) together in a bowl. Taste and adjust ingredients as needed.  Pour sauce over warm noodles and toss to coat.  Sprinkle with green onions and toss.