Sauteed Chicken + Veggies

Lately, I have been looking for recipes that are really quick and simple, but still savory and filling. Also, I'm always contentious of carbs, because of Billy's diabetes. This little concoction turned out really good... even blogworthy! :) I made some frozen Pillsbury dinner rolls, for the kids, which went along great with the meal. Lucy cleaned her plate and asked for seconds, which is pretty much AMAZING!
*I don't really know if "sauteed" is the right word for how I cooked this, it just sounded kind of fancy*

Sauteed Chicken+ Veggies

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 TBS butter
1 TBS olive oil
1 TBS minced garlic (or less, to taste)
1 cup good chicken stock
4-5 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 2 inch pieces
4 celery stalks, chopped into 2 inch pieces
salt and pepper to taste
dill (fresh or dried) to taste


In a large fry pan, melt butter, oil and garlic over medium-high heat.
Add chicken thighs and salt before garlic begins to brown.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, turn chicken over when browned.
Add veggies and stock. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
Cook for 15-25 more minutes, until carrots are tender and chicken is cooked through.
Season with dill and pepper to taste.

You can use the drippings/sauce to pour over the veggies or quickly whisk in some flour and milk to make a gravy for biscuits or rolls.

Enjoy!

WW Chicken Fried Rice

I tried out this recipe tonight. Simple and delicious. I served it with sauteed cabbage. Instead of typing it all out I'm just posting the link.

http://www.laaloosh.com/2009/01/11/weight-watchers-chicken-fried-rice-recipe/

Easy 15 Bean Soup

Easy 15 Bean Soup
Each of these bean types are in the soup:

You can buy a bag of “15 Bean Soup” pre mixed - Hurst’s HamBeens Brand
or you can put your own together using a variety of beans:

Northern Beans
Pinto Beans
Large Lima Beans
Black eyed Peas
Garbanzo
Baby Lima
Green Split Pea
Kidney Beans
Cranberry Beans
Small White Beans
Pink Beans
Small Red Beans
Yellow Split Pea
Lentil
Navy Beans
White Kidney Beans
Black Beans

1 Can (1 lb) of diced tomatoes (if you prefer less diced tomatoes you can use the smaller 15 oz can)
1 small onion chopped (or dried onion flakes)
1 package Oscar Meyer thick carved deli Ham (I use the Virginia Brand Ham) cut up into pieces
1tsp chili powder
1or 2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)

Rinse the beans, place in a pot with 3 quarts of water. Bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat, cover and continue boiling for approximately 60 – 70 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning/sticking. After 60 minutes, add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for 30 to 45 additional minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.