Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole

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OMGosh! This is so Good! This dish is very flavorful! There is no blandness here! I found this, and borrowed it from Kristen over at Tastebook but adapted it to fit our tastes. I tried it out for my husbands Birthday dinner last night, and he loved it! We need to have this again soon!
This will serve 3-4 people depending on how hungry they are, if they are hungry, or men you probably wont have enough! lol But its going to feed the two of us for two nights. :) 

Here is what you need for my version:

1.  8 oz. Can Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
Sauce Mix 
1.  1 can of Cream of Chicken
2.  3/4 Cup of  Fine Shred Mozzarella Cheese
3.  1/4 Cup of Fine Shred Cheddar Cheese
4.  1/2 Cup Whipping Cream 
5.  Pepper to taste

Filling:
1.  4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2.  4 Tablespoons Butter, softened (not melted)
3.  1/2 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder
4.  2 Large Chicken Breasts,chopped
5.  1/2 Cup Fine Shred Mozzarella Cheese
6.  1/4 Cup Fine Shred Cheddar Cheese
7.  1/2 Teaspoon of Seasoned Salt
8.  Pepper to Taste
9.  2-4 Tablespoons of Whipping Cream
10.1/2 Cup of Mozzarella/ Cheddar Cheese for sprinkling on top.

Pre-heat Oven to 350°  Spray casserole dish with non stick spray.
(I used a 13x9 pan, it held 8 Crescents) 
In a sauce pan heat the Cream of Chicken, 3/4 Cup and 1/4 Cup of Cheese & 1/2 Cup of Whipping Cream just until the cheese melts (don't boil)
Filling
Mix the Cream Cheese and Butter together in a bowl, stir until smooth. Make sure Cream Cheese and Butter is soft, as it makes it easier to mix. Add the garlic powder, Chicken and 1/2Cup and 1/4 Cup of Cheese's, mix thoroughly. Add 2 Tablespoons of Whipping Cream, you may add more if it seems dry. Add Seasoning Salt and Pepper, stir.
In the greased Casserole dish  put a dollop of the Sauce Mix where each Crescent is going to go (I just put a thin layer on the whole dish)
Unroll the Crescent Rolls and scoop about 2 or so ( heaping)Tablespoons full of the filling mixture on to the wide end of Crescent. Start rolling from the wide end and place the seam side down in the casserole dish. Once done and all the Crescents are in the dish, drizzle Sauce Mix on top of Crescents. Mine was kind of thick so it was had to drizzle lol but do the best you can :) Sprinkle remaining 1/2 Cup Of Mozzarella/Cheddar Cheese on top. Bake 30 minutes.

I think next time I'm going to skip putting the Sauce mix on top until it bakes for about 15-20 min. then add the Sauce and Cheese and bake another 15 min. I don't mind the doughy-ness but my hubby doesn't like it :/ (he sure didn't mind last night though cause he ate them up!! lol Oh and he added more cheese (as if there wasn't enough) to a few of his...cause he's a cheesy kind of guy ♥ hehehe (Thanks Kristen!)

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Chicken Enchilada

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I saw this recipe on Pinterest from Joyful Momma's Kitchen  except I changed it up a bit for our taste... I omitted the green chillies and added some Re-fried Black Beans.. 
Well It seems to be a hit in my house, they loved them!! I made 8 Enchilada's, I had 1, there was 3 of us eating, and 2 were left, you do the math lol (reminds me of those stupid math questions when I was in grade school..I hated those!)
They are very filling, and not that hard to make. It always takes me a little bit longer when I make something new, but once I know all the steps, it seems to go much quicker! I think it took about a half hour to prep these, so not to bad... 

What you will need:
3-4 Boneless Chicken Breasts, Shredded (about 2 Cups)
2 cups of Chicken Broth
Soft Taco Shells (I used 8, because that how many came in the pack)
2 cups of Fiesta Blend Cheese (Blend of Monteray Jack, Cheddar, Queso  Quesadilla & Asadero Cheese)
1 can Black Beans or Re-Fried Black Beans
1 cup Sour Cream
3 Tbls. Flour
3 Tbls. Butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x9 pan (I used cooking spray) 
Mix the shredded chicken and 1 cup of cheese in a container, load up a tortilla's with  the chicken cheese mixture, add some of the re-fried Black Beans so it looks something like this..

Roll the tortilla's up and place in pan (I really had to squeeze them in!)

In a saucepan melt the butter,and slowly add the flour..add the Chicken Broth and stir with a whisk, continue to whisk over medium heat until thickened to your liking. Add the Sour Cream, stir till well blended making sure not to curdle the sour cream! Pour sauce over the Enchilada's and top with the remaining cheese. 
Bake for 22 min. and  then place under broiler for the last 3 minutes, until cheese has browned on top a little.  Yum!

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Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

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So I tried a new recipe last night, it turned out pretty good if I do say so myself :)
My husband liked it, and he is super pick about food! But I'm getting him to try, and like more and more things. I had to omit a few things from the original recipe to adapt to his dislikes....
You can double/triple this, as this recipe is good for 2-3 people.

You will need the following ingredients:

* 2 Large Chicken Breasts (or you can substitute with your choice of chicken) ( thighs, legs breasts,or a combo of these) ..personally I like the bone-in chicken because I feel it gives it more flavor cooking with the bone)
* 2 tablespoons Butter
* 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
* 1 can Chicken Broth
* 1 Onion diced (I omitted this,and used Onion Powder)
* 1 tablespoon dried Parsley
* 4 Grands Flaky Refrigerator Biscuits ( I used 6 biscuits instead )
* You may also add any veggies that you like 
* I also added some Garlic Salt, Salt and Pepper (optional)

1. Place Chicken in crock pot, add the Butter, Cream of Chicken Soup, Chicken Broth, Onions, Parsley. Cook this on high for 4 -6 hours
2. After cooking time has elapsed,break up chicken parts (if its bone-in,its easier to take the chicken out and break it up on a plate) Once that is done,
3. Cut up the biscuits into bite size pieces (they will expand!) I cut mine up into 9 pieces, add biscuits to crock pot...continue to cook for 30 minutes or until dough is cooked through.(you might have to test one!)
Also you may have to add some more Chicken Broth, so its good to have a extra can or two on hand.
Serve hot! and enjoy!
Served with you favorite veggie

Comments and Suggestions welcome!!  ;)

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