BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza

I had forgotten how much I love these, and how easy they are!

I haven't made them for a while!

4-5 Pitas

2 cups shredded, cooked chicken

BBQ sauce (I prefer Sweet Baby Ray's brand)

8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 zucchini, thinly sliced

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

A few fresh basil leaves, washed and cut into shreds

Preheat oven to 400º.

Combine the chicken and a little BBQ sauce. Leaving a 1/2 inch border, spread each pita with a small amount of BBQ sauce. Sprinkle with cheese, zucchini, onion, and basil. Season generously with salt and pepper and spoon chicken onto pita. Bake on a baking sheet until golden and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes. Serve immediately.

I used some of my friend Courtney's canned chicken and it was perfect! I prefer Sweet Baby Ray's brand of BBQ sauce, it's my favorite! Just the right amount of "tang". And, I like my veggies as thinly sliced as I can get them because they get a little bit crispy in the oven!

Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup

This is the best chicken noodle soup I have ever tasted. I think it is because of all the fresh herbs. Try it out and see what you think.

8 c. chicken broth

6 cloves minced garlic

2 medium carrots peeled and cut

1 parsnip peeled and cut

2 stalks celery cut

1 medium onion chopped

3 tbs. fresh lemon juice

2 c. broad egg noodles

6-8 chicken tenders chunked

1/4 c. fresh dill chopped

1/4 c. fresh mint chopped

1/4 c. fresh parsley chopped

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

Combine meat with broth; simmer 10 minutes until done. Add veggies, cook 6 minutes. Add lemon juice, noodles, fresh herbs and salt and pepper. Cook as long as noodles say they need to be cooked on the package. Serve immediately.

crispy herb chicken

my cousin tara gave me this recipe...finger-lickin' good.
{it got matt's seal of approval tonight, and my kids asked for more}

1 & 1/4 C crushed Rice Crispies
1 envelope (6 oz) Good Seasons Dry Italian miz
1 T dried parsley flakes
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (i cut them into 3 pieces each)
1/4 C butter, melted

Combine cereal, dressing, & parsley. Brush chicken with butter. Roll chicken in cereal mixture. Place chicken on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake @ 375 degrees for 30 min {or until chicken is done}

Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach

I loved this at Mimi's!

It turned out good and I think it's pretty quick and easy!

1 box bowtie pasta

1 cup chicken bouillon

2 cups cooked chicken, cubed

1 8-oz package cream cheese

1/2 package frozen spinach, drained

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 fresh roma tomatoes, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

(add flour milk mixture to thicken if necessary)

Cook the pasta till al dente. Strain and rinse with hot water. Set aside.

Thaw the spinach in microwave by heating for 1 minute. Then let drain in strainer.

Simmer in a skillet, the bouillon, cream cheese, chopped and drained spinach and garlic.

Stir till cheese is mixed in completely. Add the chicken, tomato, salt & pepper.

Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Pour over the pasta.

Top with Parmesan cheese.

Serve!

**I also added mushrooms and it was yummy!

- this recipe comes from my good friend Courtney ;o)