Chicken Lazone

My kids devoured this dish!!!  It wasn't very spicy at all.  I would probably add a bit more cayenne pepper if you want some heat.  I did my own spin on this dish.  I found the recipe online and I just wanted to change it up a bit to suit my family's taste buds.  Hope you enjoy!

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or more if you like the heat
• 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2lbs chicken tenders (You can also use chicken thighs)
• 1/4 cup butter, divided
• 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
• cooked noodles

Directions:

1. Combine the seasonings and coat chicken breasts.
2. In large saute pan melt half of the butter and cook chicken over medium heat for about 7 to 8 minutes, turning once.
3. Pour the cream into the skillet and lower the heat.
4. Simmer for several minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens then add the remaining butter.
5. Shred/Cut chicken and add back to sauce
6. Put noodles on plate and cover with sauce/chicken mixture

Broccoli Salad

In honor of St. Patty's Day, I'm posting a green recipe :)  It is so easy to make and you will not be disappointed.  I make it all the time when going to dinner at a friends house or having friends over.  I get requests to make this all of the time!!

2-3 heads of fresh broccoli
1 red onion
1/2 lb bacon
1 cup cheddar cheese
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup craisens
1 cup mayo
1/2 cup white sugar
2 TBS white wine vinegar

Directions

1. Place bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Cool and crumble.
2. Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and cut the onion into thin bite-size slices. Combine with the bacon, craisins, your favorite nuts and mix well.
3. To prepare the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad, let chill and serve.

Guacamole

I could totally live on guacamole alone!  I make this at the beginning of every week and just snack on it with chips, veggies, etc....all week long!   It is ohhhh soooo good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Did I say I love guacamole??

Ingredients:

4 ripe Haas avocados

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

8 dashes hot pepper sauce

1/2 cup small-diced red onion

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 medium tomato, seeded, and small-diced


Cut the avocados in 1/2, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh out of their shells into a large bowl.

Immediately add the lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and toss well. Using a sharp knife, slice through the avocados in the bowl until they are finely diced. Add the tomatoes. Mix well and taste for salt and pepper.