quick meals – J. Delawcious

Shrimp Chow Mein

When I order Chinese Takeout, I always request Shrimp Chow Mein. I searched on YouTube for an equivalent recipe to a takeout restaurant and all I could find was the stir fry version. Then I googled Shrimp Chow Mein and found the exact recipe.

Recipe Was So Easy

I couldn’t believe the minimal ingredients it took to make this delicious meal. It was literally celery, onions, chicken broth, and a slurry. The longest part of the recipe was the sautee of the celery and the onions. It comes together quite quickly and the flavor is dead on.

This recipe is a great way to get more veggies in your diet with great flavor. I can see this with any protein or even being plant-based friendly. You could simply switch out the chicken broth and use vegetable broth. This dish is best served with white rice. If you are off carbs you substitute with cauliflower rice.

Please give this recipe a try and let me know how you like it. I think the next time I make it, I will add snow peas.

Happy Cooking!

J. Delawcious

Broccoli Chicken Cheddar Rice Bake

Chicken J. Delawcious

Broccoli chicken cheddar rice bake is one of those effortless and tasty meals that will make any family happy dinner a smash hit. With a few store-bought ingredients and seasonings it will make for a quick dinner option.

On a Sunday evening, this was exactly what I was looking for while trying to prepare for my work week. This recipe from start to finish took about 30 mins and will not let you down. Let’s get started!

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Broccoli Chicken Cheddar Rice Bake

by: J. DELAWCIOUS

Chicken

Difficulty:Easy
Serves:6

Nutrition per portion

Ingredients

4 Cubed Chicken Breast
1 Sliced Half Onion
2 Cups Of Broccoli Florets
1 Cup of Milk
1 Can of Cheddar Sauce (Campbells)
1 Can of Fiesta Cheese Sauce (Campbells)
1 Cup of Cheddar Cheese
2 Cups of Rice
4 Cups of Broth
1 Tbsp of Butter
1 Cup of Panko Bread Crumbs
2 Chopped Green Onions
1 Tsp of Canola Oil
2 Tsp of Complete Seasoning
2 Tsp of Pepper or taste
1 Tsp of Season Salt or taste
2 Tsp of Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp of Olive

Method

Preheat oven to 350F

Prep: In a large bowl, add the cubed chicken, onions, season salt, garlic powder, and complete seasoning. Mix the seasonings and chicken well. Set the chicken aside in the fridge for 15 minutes.

Cheddar Sauce: In a medium bowl pour both cans of cheddar sauce and milk. Whisk the ingredients until well combined. Then set aside.

Topping: In a medium bowl add panko bread crumbs, scallions, 1 tsp of garlic powder, and melted butter. Mix well and set aside.

Cook: In a large saucepan add chicken broth and rice. Cook rice as instructed and then let stand for 10 minutes.

Add oil to a large skillet and place cubed chicken inside. Cook chicken for about 3-5 minutes. Then remove from the skillet and set aside.

Bake: Add rice, broccoli, and chicken to a large baking dish. Mix until well combined. Then add cheese sauce until the mixture is well coated. Top the casserole with the shredded cheddar cheese. Lastly, wrap with foil and cook in the oven 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes remove from oven and top the casserole with the panko bread crumb topping. Put back in the oven for 15 minutes uncovered. Once the 15 minutes is up, allow standing for 10 minutes to cool. Then serve.

No Fail Mac and Cheese

Pasta J. Delawcious

Mac and Cheese is one of my favorite things to make at home. It’s cheesy, comforting, and full of flavor. Down below you will find the recipe to my most simple mac and cheese recipe. If you make this recipe please #jdelawcious so I can see your creations.

Happy Cooking 🙂

What you will need:

1 Cup of Elbow Pasta

1 Cup of Shredded Gruyère Cheese

1 Cup of Sharp Cheddar Cheese

2 Tbsp of Butter

2 Tbsp of Flour

1 1/2 Cup Milk

1/8 tsp Salt

1/8 tsp Pepper

1 Cup Breadcrumbs (optional)

1 Box Grater

1 Sauce pan

1 Baking Dish

Prep:

Preheat the over to 350F. Grate Gruyère and Sharp Cheddar cheese. Keep a cup of both cheeses reserved for the topping, Cook elbow pasta for half the time in salt water. I cooked the elbow pasta about 5 minutes.

White Sauce:

In a sauce pan on medium heat, add the butter and then melt it. Once melted add the flour. Continue to stir until raw flour elements have fully incorporated into the butter. Then add milk in 3 parts. After adding the first part, stir until incorporated. The milk will thicken. Continue to add milk until gone. Turn off the heat and then add a little of the cheese to the white sauce. Stir until it is incorporated and then add more. Repeat this step until the cheese is gone.

Combine:

In same sauce pan, add the cooked elbow pasta. Stir until the cheese coats the pasta. At this point you can add salt and pepper to taste, Once you’ve seasoned the mac and cheese, place it into a baking dish of your choice. Add the reserved cheese on top. Then the breadcrumbs if you chose.

Cook:

Place it into the oven and let cook for 15 minutes or until bubbly.

Serve:

You can serve this alone with a side salad or with a meat. Fried chicken pairs nicely with this or a good piece of baked fish,

I hope you enjoy.

Happy Cooking

xoxo

J. Delawcious

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