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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 Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 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...]

Skillet Monterey Chicken with Pasta

November 5, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Skillet Monterey Chicken is a MUST TRY, quick and easy weeknight dish! This Monterey Chicken dish is perfect for using up leftover chicken, and super easy to prepare. Just a few quick minutes in the skillet and dinner is served!   Alright, let's get to the how-to photos!  How to Make Skillet Monterey Chicken Set out your ingredients. Add … [Read more...]

Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken

July 6, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken is THE very best response to "What's for dinner?!"  The whole family will love this easy to prepare weeknight dinner! Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken is a must try recipe! I'm serious. Stop what you're doing and pencil this into your next meal plan. I love it because it's such a colorful dish. I also love that it has veggies and chicken … [Read more...]

Chicken Pesto Pasta

June 22, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This Chicken Pesto Pasta is the Ultimate Summer Dish! You must try it this week! Chicken Pesto Pasta is simply superb! Chances are, when you put pesto on anything it immediately becomes delicious on a whole new level. But, I'm going to be biased with THIS particular dish, because I can. And because it truly is the ultimate summer meal. It's fresh. You could grab most … [Read more...]

Chicken Guacamole Bites

January 22, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This is a Must Try Delicious, Addictive and Healthy Appetizer Recipe - Chicken Guacamole Bites These little bites of goodness are sure to bring a smile to your face, and everyone's at your gathering.  I've teamed up with ¡Yo Quiero!™ Brands to bring you some new delicious recipes this year! Because I want to help you find affordable, fresh ingredients that are … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Borracho Shredded Chicken

June 17, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Yummy, yummy, yummy shredded chicken - made in the Instant Pot!  Adore this shredded chicken - made with beer! So I'm calling it "borracho" chicken because borracho means drunk in Spanish.  The IP does a great job of infusing the flavors in this sauce together and into the chicken.  A quick note about the chicken in this recipe - it's a mix of white and … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Raspberry Chipotle Chicken

June 3, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

My family LOVES this raspberry chipotle sauce!  And this chicken is so simple, yet so delicious!  (This sauce has been gaining in popularity and can now be found in most stores on the condiments aisle!)  Enjoy! Instant Pot Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Take your chicken dinner to the next level with this recipe! 2 large boneless chicken … [Read more...]

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