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Balsamic Chicken with Onions

December 9, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 9 Comments

Pour some of the juices from the pan over the chicken after you serve it on each plate.  And YUM! Balsamic Chicken with Onions Juicy chicken for the perfect dinner! 1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste3 medium or 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 pounds )1 yellow onion, sliced1 cup white rice2 large … [Read more...]

Cheeseless Chicken Enchiladas

November 18, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 17 Comments

  Cheeseless??? What? There's cheese in the picture! Right. Right. I topped the enchiladas that I served to the Hubs with some cheese. This is, of course, optional! The inside of the enchilada and the top does not NEED cheese. These were quite zesty, zippy and zanny without the cheese!! And for the record. I made these before baby was born. Most of what you … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan

November 10, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 22 Comments

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Simple, delicious chicken parmesan - made in the slow cooker! 1 Tbsp olive oil1 1 egg (beaten )3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup bread crumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp Italian seasoningDash of salt and pepper1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese26 oz. can marinara sauce12 oz. spaghetti noodles 1 box frozen … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

November 3, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

I found a jar of apricot preserves in my pantry.  And there's not a better way to use it up than this! I used the Apricot Chicken recipe from the Make it Fast, Cook it Slow Cookbook! Hello, delicious. Ingredients 3 large or 4 small chicken breasts ($2.57) About 2/3 cup apricot preserves ($.75) 1 tsp dried minced onion flakes ($.05) 1 Tbsp dijon mustard ($.05) 1 … [Read more...]

Garlic Chicken Risotto

November 2, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

Garlic Chicken Risotto | 5DollarDinners.com

Tonight's guest recipe comes from Susie at Susie's Homemade.  She is a thriving stay-at-home mom of two wonderful girls (5 and 19) and a caretaker of my 67 year old live-in mother. On her blog, Susie's Homemade, she shares her adventures in baking, cooking, gardening, homemaking and entertaining. Garlic Chicken Risotto Garlick-y and creamy … [Read more...]

Balsamic Chicken with Caramelized Onions

October 28, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 12 Comments

I use olive oil. A lot of it. It's my preferred choice of "oil" for cooking. So it's a definite BONUS when there are extra savings available for olive oil. Now on to the sweet caramelized onions... Balsamic Chicken with Caramelized Onions Juicy chicken with amazing caramelized onions! 1 lb chicken breasts1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (I … [Read more...]

Honey Roasted Acorn Squash and Chicken

October 23, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 31 Comments

I love simple meals. I love experimenting with simple meals. Giving them a little extra something special. With the chicken on special and the acorn squash on sale, I thought I'd have some fun with tonight. Added a touch of honey to them both. Then roasted them into a state of perfect deliciousness! ...mmm, MMM. Honey Roasted Acorn Squash and Chicken Quick … [Read more...]

Chicken and Spaghetti Squash Medley

October 16, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

Ever had one of those moments when you open the fridge and look around...and decide to try a little experiment? That's what happened tonight. I had an easy Friday night meal of Waffles on the menu plan, BUT with the freezer crisis and having "breakfast for dinner" on Wednesday night, I opted for a little experiment instead of going with the plan. A little of this. A … [Read more...]

Sweet and Sour Chicken

October 15, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 12 Comments

I had every intention of serving this over brown rice. But I got a little distracted by the Balloon Boy story this afternoon (so glad he was found...but boy I wasted a bunch of "what if that was my kid" emotional energy because of the whole ordeal). By the time I realized that the dinner hour was fast approaching, it was too late to get the brown rice going! So white rice it … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken

October 13, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 26 Comments

In honor of the release of Stephanie's Make it Fast Cook it Slow Cookbook, I thought it only fitting to make a recipe from her site tonight! I found this recipe in the book...and knew the boys would love it. So I made it. And they loved it. Not only did they ask for more chicken, they asked for more squash too! Even had 3rds on the squash!!! Oh. And I try to make meals … [Read more...]

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