Fried Chicken Jalapeno Bacon Fettuccine Alfredo
Fried chicken jalapeno bacon fettuccine alfredo recipe is below but first a little story. Yesterday we went to see the final edition to the Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part II. I was not so sure how well it would match the book prior to watching the movie. The movie literally hit the nail on the head in comparison to the book. There was plenty rumors that movie is not as good as it’s predecessors. To be honest, it was one of my two favorites, the other being New Moon. If your a vampire or wolf fan let me know what you thought of the movie in the comments. No spoilers! No whining about sparkling vampires either 
On to the food! Below the food is the giveaway for Devo’s Jalapeno Fettuccine!
Big thank you to Devo Olive Oil for sending out a package of jalapeno fettuccine. It was absolutely delicious! The fettuccine is a perfect pair with my bacon alfredo sauce. I still cannot wait to try the pumpkin fettuccine and chocolate fettuccine. These are perfect for customized culinary gift baskets.
The jalapeno fettuccine has just enough kick to add the right spice to this meal. There is no burn for me although I can eat pretty spicy food. It was more like a tickle and I think that is just perfect for a pasta dish. The pasta would pair well with Cajun dishes featuring shrimp, crab, or crawfish.
Ingredients
Instructions
In large frying pan, heat oil to medium-high heat. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
In a small bowl, add eggs and beat. In a medium bowl add breadcrumbs. Dip chicken filet in egg and then toss in breadcrumbs covering the entire filet. Set aside on dish. Repeat with the remainder of the chicken.
Fry chicken for 2 to 3 minutes each side until cooked. Set cooked chicken in a casserole dish in the oven when done frying to keep warm. While chicken is frying you may start the sauce.
In a sauce pan or deep saute pan, add in bacon and cook on medium heat until it is crisp but not fully cooked. Add in onions and garlic and cook until onions are caramelized. Melt butter over bacon, onions, and garlic. Add in heavy whipping cream and cook on medium low heat for about 15 minutes until heavy whipping cream begins to thicken and coats the back of a spoon; stirring frequently. Salt and pepper the sauce.
Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring water with one tablespoon olive oil to a boil. Salt the water.
The chicken should be finished frying and the pasta should be boiling. Go back to the sauce and add in Parmesan cheese little by little, stirring frequently, until all cheese is added. Turn sauce down to low.
Remove the noodles and drain. Plate noodles with one piece of fried chicken and top with alfredo sauce.
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Tuscan Chicken
Everyone needs an easy weeknight dinner that you can pop into the oven and ignore while you work on everything else. Tuscan chicken is a simple oven dish. You may use fresh herbs to top it when cooking or if you get heartburn from them like I do, then no herbs is just fine too!
I prefer just fresh basil in mine. Some people like thyme, bay leaf, or rosemary. The taste of roasted tomatoes and the buttery flavor of the fingerling potatoes make a merry match.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large baking dish, place chicken and two cans of fire roasted tomatoes. Add salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Cover with foil and place in oven. Cook for about an hour and a half until chicken is done.
In a additional small baker, add washed potatoes and top with butter. Make sure to place some butter under potatoes to keep from sticking. Add salt and pepper and cover with foil. Place in oven next to chicken or on another rack. Cook until potatoes are done. Usually done the same time as the chicken.
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This is an argument that my other half and I have constantly. He swears there is a difference n rice brands. I used to disagree; however, recently we’ve tried all sorts of difference brands and blends. His favorite is Uncle Ben’s. I was not sold until I tried the brown rice. It goes perfect with jalapeno’s and red onions. I prefer to serve it with fish or chicken.
Though last night was one of those what I have in my arsenal is what I’m cooking tonight. I had a bag of Uncle Ben’s whole grain brown rice and since I am horrible at cooking rice and usually make the other half do it, this stuff comes in handy. I like to add it to soups cause it make the soup more hearty and filling. Brown rice is a great protein which makes it perfect to add to soups with just vegetables or those with meat too. hearty dinners are just up my alley when the colder weather comes in and the teen boys think they need to bear up for the winter. Do you have any brown rice recipes?
Ingredients
Instructions
In a large pot, add in diced chicken, onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Add olive oil and fry till the chicken is cooked. Add a bit of salt and pepper. Add in potatoes. Add chicken broth and water till pot is three quarters full. Bring to a boil and lower to a slow simmer for about an hour until potatoes are soft.
After cooking for an hour, add in cooked brown rice per the package directions. Cook for 15 minutes. Serve with fresh French bread or garlic bread.
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I make this soup with or without brown rice. I enjoy both!
Coconut Lime Chicken Chow Mein
Tropical Traditions sent me out a large jar of coconut oil, so my daughter and I sat thinking of what recipes we could use it in. Of course I went right to curries with fresh mango. My daughter on the other hand loves chow mein noodles and she mentioned how it would be cool to incorporate the coconut into a dish with chow mein. After suggestions of pineapple and mango we moved on to citrus. She hands down said lime. Next, it was time to head to the store and get a new wok! We brought the new wok home and decided to experiment. The recipe turned out wonderful! I am excited to share the recipe for coconut lime chicken chow mein with you below along with a giveaway!
The chicken look a little dry in the pictures because I photographed it the next day due to lighting. I need to get some lights and a tripod!
Ingredients
Instructions
Bring medium pot of water to a boil.
Meanwhile, slice chicken breast lengthwise three times and then cut into 1/2 inch cubes by cutting across. In a wok, add coconut oil and chicken. Squeeze two limes over the chicken and drizzle a little soy sauce over the top; salt and pepper. Cook till chicken is done. Drain wok from the liquid and drizzle a little more soy over the chicken to brown a glaze to the chicken. Remove chicken to a bowl with lid to keep warm.
Boil noodles for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and stir fry in wok with soy sauce and olive oil (you may use coconut oil for more coconut flavor). Stir fry for a few minutes until noodles are sticky and coated. You will cook the noodles in increments not all at once. Remove noodles to bowl after stir frying in batches.
Toss chicken with noodles. You can add spring onions if you would like at this point. Squeeze one lime over chicken and noodles. Use remaining lime to serve on the side of the bowl.
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Grilled Southern Stuffed Peppers
Three day weekend and three more days until school is out for Summer. At this point it’s all about grilling food for quick dinners! Here is an uber easy quick dinner. Tip: Leave the peppers a little bit crisp for more flavor.
Do you have a Memorial weekend project? I do! I hope to achieve it this weekend, or well maybe even next Thursday, is painting my kitchen wall with chalkboard paint. The wall sits behind the kitchen table. It should be perfect for displaying the weekly menu and chores. It can even be a cool background display in birthday party pictures. No more banners, just chalk up the wall with a creative “Happy Birthday” and let all the guests sign the wall. Yes, I am currently still a 5 year old inside but who doesn’t love some chalk!
Now, if I could just find a creative way to store my cookbooks. Any ideas? If you have an idea please comment below and leave me links if you have pictures.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat grill to medium heat. Grill chicken tenders until cooked.
Slice bell peppers in halves and remove seeds and ribbing. In a large bowl, add in chopped grilled chicken, refried beans, drained sweet corn, two tablespoons of taco seasoning and salt. Stir mixture and fill bell peppers with mixture.
Place bell peppers on the grill on a medium-low heat. Grill for about 8 minutes until semi-soft. Add pepper jack cheese to tops of the peppers and cook until cheese is melted. Remove from grill and serve.
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This week is not only Spring Break but my daughter’s 12th birthday. I have had the lack of time to do a any posts as I have been making tons of cupcakes as you see here.
Luckily, I have some great blogger friends that have the ability to do a post this week!
Brined Fried Chicken by Juanita’s Cocina
Shamrock Shake with Bailey’s Whipped Cream by Chocolate Moosey
Basil Pesto Chicken
My daughter made the biggest exclamation in the store when I picked up the basil to make this dish. Daughter: “Mom why are you buying a plant?” Me: “Because we are eating it for dinner.” Daughter: “WHAT?” Me: “It’s an herb. You know the dried leaves in the pantry I use for roasts?” Daughter:”Yes, but that’s different.” Me: “No, actually that is the dried leaf and generally not as healthy and tasty as the natural leaf off of the plant. Smell it.” Daughter: “OMG! That smells so good.” I definitely had her attention with the plant but then I told her about the pine nuts. She doesn’t like peanuts much but she was willing to try the pine nuts and she fell in love with them. We had a fun time with all the different ingredients and she actually enjoyed helping me in the kitchen. I am now on the hunt for some recipes that involve mint. She loves mint!
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a small baking glass dish add in your chicken and cover with foil. You can add chicken broth if you would like to keep the chicken from sticking. Cook covered in oven for an hour to an hour and a half till chicken is done in the center. Meanwhile, cook your penne or pasta of your choice till done, strain, and set aside. Pull out chicken from oven and shred into small pieces. Set aside.
In a food processor, add the garlic, basil leaves, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor still running, slowly pour 1/2 cup of olive oil. Check for a thick, yet smooth consistency, adding more oil if necessary. Add in cheese and pulse for about 15 seconds.
In a large bowl, add in chicken, pasta, and pesto. Toss till pasta is covered. Serve.
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My brother and a friend of mine both had mentioned different versions of this soup. After hearing my brothers recipe and looking at many online I decided it was time to try to make this my way. Of course I used a few of my brothers ideas. Chili beans is a definite must in this soup. The other big battle was ground beef or chicken. I have to say hands down chicken, my style, makes the soup! So, don’t forget leave me a comment especially if you have your own version.
Ingredients
Instructions
In stir fry pan or sauce pan add in chicken, three tablespoons taco seasoning, and 2 cups beef broth. Add water till chicken is covered and boil on medium high till chicken is tender.
In a large pot put in onion, olive oil, and garlic on medium high heat. Saute till onions are tender. Add in your chili beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and can of rotel. Add in all the rest of the beef broth. Add water to cover. Then add in taco seasoning per your desired amount. I usually just shake in enough to cover top layer of water and then stir it in. Bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer.
Once chicken is finished, take your chicken and shred it. To shred just pull the chicken apart with a fork. Take shredded chicken and add it to the soup. Stir the chicken into the soup. Cut your avocado to long slices to garnish soup. Grate cheese for garnish also. If you like sour cream add a tablespoon full to the top of your soup.
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This Cajun Blackened Chicken is super with red beans and rice. You can also serve it up over pasta.
Did you know that the aromatic vegetables bell pepper, onion, and celery are considered by some chefs the holy trinity of Creole and Cajun cuisines. Finely diced and combined in cooking, the method is similar to the use of the mire poix in traditional French cuisine; which blends finely diced onion, celery, and carrots. Seasonings include parsely, bay leaf, green onions, paprika and dried cayenne pepper.
Although this chicken is so yummy, my favorite is still fried alligator.
Ingredients
Instructions
On a plate put all seasoning. You can add less or more to your own preference of heat you would like. Wash chicken under water and roll chicken in the spices, set aside. In a large skillet or frying pan, heat about 2 tbsp oil with some fresh chopped garlic. Add in chicken and cook till done. It is best to only blacken the chicken not burn it. If it starts to stick to much just add a little more oil.. If you like sour cream add a tablespoon full to the top of your soup.
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Have I ever told all of you how much I absolutely love organic health food stores. Especially the stores that use farm fresh produce from local sources when available. My local Sprouts had bell peppers in every color on sale. I wondered what to do with these beautiful colors and flavors. I thought a curry would be interesting. I love this yellow curry spice I get from Sprouts! If you have a store near you stop in and grab the spice.
Ingredients
Instructions
In stir fry or saute pot on medium heat add in olive oil, onions, and garlic. Saute onions till they are almost caramelized. Add in chicken and cook till lightly brown. Add in all peppers. Saute for about 3 minutes. Add in curry spice and just enough chicken broth to cover all ingredients. Add little salt and pepper. Cook till reduced and thickened. It will thicken quickly. Serve over white rice.
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