Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Pasta Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta with Homemade Basil Pesto Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 3 cups broccoli florets 8 oz penne or farfalle pasta 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1/2 lemon Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets to the pot. Drain and set aside. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Lower heat to medium and add pesto, cream, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and stir in the cooked pasta and broccoli. Add Parmesan and lemon juice. Toss everything to coat in the sauce. Serve warm, topped with fresh basil and additional Parmesan if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #chickenpesto #broccolipasta #pastarecipe #easyweeknightmeals #comfortfood #pestorecipes #greenpasta #healthycomfortfood #quickdinner #homemadepesto #chickenandbroccoli #pastadinner #onepotpasta #creamybasil #dinnerideas #pastaaddict #flavorfulmeals #familyfriendlydinner #pestochickenpasta #easypastadish This Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Pasta is pure dinner joy! Tender chicken, bright broccoli, and creamy pesto sauce wrapped around perfectly cooked pasta

Dorito Chicken and Cheese Casserole Cheesy Dorito-Crusted Chicken Casserole Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper (optional) 1/2 cup diced onion 1 (9.25 oz) bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed 2 cups cooked rice 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper to taste Cooking spray Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cooked rice, diced onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the crushed Doritos over the top evenly, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the chips. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the Dorito topping is golden and crispy. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes Kcal: 480 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #doritochicken #cheesycasserole #comfortfoodrecipes #crispytopping #chickendinnerideas #bakedchickenrecipes #easyweeknightmeals #nachocheesechips #riceandchicken #familyfriendlydinner #chickenandcheese #cheesytotally #homemadecasserole #spicycomfortfood #heartymeals #ovenbakedgoodness #casserolerecipe #bakedwithlove #crispybake #cheesydelights Craving crispy, cheesy comfort food? This Dorito Chicken and Cheese Casserole hits all the right notes — creamy chicken, cheesy rice, and a crunchy Dorito topping! 😋🔥

Missouri Beef and Mushroom Pasta Savory Beef and Mushroom Cream Pasta Inspired by Missouri Comfort Cooking Ingredients: 12 oz egg noodles or fettuccine 1 lb ground beef (or thinly sliced beef strips) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 cup beef broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish Directions: Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Remove beef and set aside. Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté onions for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 5 minutes. Return beef to the pan. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and beef broth. Simmer for 3–4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese until combined. Add cooked noodles and toss to coat evenly in sauce. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 560 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #beefrecipes #comfortfood #mushroompasta #homemadepasta #midwesternrecipes #groundbeefideas #heartymeals #beefandmushrooms #easyweeknightdinner #pastadish #familyfriendlydinners #mofoodie #creamybeefsauce #savorysupper #pastaloversunite #beefstroganoffvibes #quickdinners #satisfyingmeals #eggnoodles #easyrecipes This Missouri Beef and Mushroom Pasta is creamy, hearty, and full of Midwestern flavor! 🍝🍄🔥 Perfect for cozy nights in.