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    Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

    January 9, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

    Lovely colors and even lovelier flavors in this easy sandwich for dinner idea!  How to Make Pesto Chicken Sandwiches Below is a photo tutorial of how to make these Pesto Chicken Sandwiches!  Cut the chicken into thin cutlets. Season and saute in olive oil until cooked through. Gather your ingredients and prep to assemble the … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos

    April 14, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    This Slow Cooker Chicken + Uber Popular Dip Is a Match Made in Dinner Heaven I love this Spinach Artichoke Chicken so much. I made it again recently and thought...what other "dips" could I do with chicken in the slow cooker. Queso........DUHHHHHHHHH!  I adore queso.  It's mandatory lunch choice when we have team meetings.  And it gets demolished … [Read more...]

    Chicken Nugget Slider Bake

    February 7, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Headline Grab and goooooo... Except don't go too fast.  These are a great dinner for "grab n go" nights...those nights when you're family is moving in 3 different directions. You could also drop the warm slider bake on the table and let everyone grab a few sliders for their plates.  Whatever kind of evening you've got going on, this yummy Chicken Nugget … [Read more...]

    Christmas Tree Charcuterie Boards – Brunch & Appetizer

    December 11, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

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    What happens when you combine Christmas parties, Christmas morning brunch, Christmas trees, and the latest charcuterie board trends?! THIS... It's time to have a little creative food fun with holiday gatherings and meals.  When the invite says bring an appetizer... When your aunt says you're in charge of Christmas morning brunch... Here's what you … [Read more...]

    Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

    October 4, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    A magical combination of flavors and textures make for the perfect Fall Harvest Salad! I predict you will soon be as obsessed with this flavorful autumn salad as I am.  It strikes just the right balance of crunch and smooth plus sweet and salty.  I have a great list of topping ideas  AND...the maple mustard vinaigrette is super simple to make with … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken with Pasta

    September 27, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken with Pasta is a must try, easy weeknight dinner! Olive Garden dressing, as I'm sure you know, is quite delightful. It would likely be good on just about ANYTHING, but for this dish we are letting it slow cook with our chicken and some cheese. Super easy. Super delicious. MUST-MAKE ALERT: Add this to Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken to … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Chicken Gyros

    August 9, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    This recipe is from my 15-Minute Freezer Meals Cookbook! Tap below to get your book ordered!   In high school, we had "off campus" lunch my Junior and Senior years. We would have standing lunch dates and group lunch dates and spontaneous lunch dates. I had a small planner that I kept in my purse with just my lunch dates. (Apparently I've always been a nerdy planner … [Read more...]

    Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

    June 11, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

    This Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco recipe is the perfect way to have an easy and flavorful summer dinner! Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos. Also known as the easiest and best-ever tacos. You need these delightful tacos in your life. They are fresh and full of flavor.  They are on street corn tortillas, which are adorable smaller tortillas. Smaller tortillas means … [Read more...]

    Bacon Cheddar Chicken Salad

    April 15, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    This Bacon Cheddar Chicken Salad is absolutely the best ever chicken salad recipe. And below you will learn the CRUCIAL INGREDIENT for the perfect chicken salad! AND... The most important way to cook that ingredient!   You could say that the title of this recipe speaks for itself. But, I'm going to go ahead and gush about it anyways. I think what makes … [Read more...]

    Chicken Veggie Stirfry

    March 16, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

    This Chicken Veggie Stirfry is a fresh and easy meal to feed your family! Chicken Veggie Stirfry A simple and quick skillet/wok meal that everyone will love! 2 Tbsp canola oil1 lb. chicken breast (diced)1 red bell pepper (seeded and dcied)1 cup baby carrots (chopped)12 oz. bag broccoli florets (trimmed)1 1/2 cups teriyaki or stirfry sauce2 cups rice Cook … [Read more...]

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