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Campbell’s One Dish Chicken and Rice Bake

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campbell-3   There’s no soup aisle in the grocery store without those red and white cans. My mom has used them, my neighbors have used them, my friends have used them, and I’m no different. I’m a fan of the red and white. After all, they have been around for 144 years! If you haven’t figured it out yet, I’m talking about Campbell’s condensed soups. My personal favorites are Cream of Chicken and Cream of Mushroom since you can do so much with them. Plus, my DF will still eat food that I make with Cream of Mushroom even though he despises mushrooms! Did you know that Campbell’s chicken noodle soup has 32 feet of noodles in every single can? That equals to about six of me! campbell   I found a quick and easy recipe on their website, Campbell’s Kitchen. There, you can find fresh ways to make your everyday meals and even convince your family to eat the impossible! There’s a lot of inspiration just waiting to be found. This dish that I chose is great because you literally only need one pan. You stir all the ingredients in one, bake it, and serve it! How easy can cleanup get? Not only that, but you get a side and a main dish as well. You’re preparing two different parts of the meal in the oven at the same time. The recipes on Campbell’s Kitchen are time friendly and simple.
campbell-5   If you have a bunch of picky little eaters at your house, then perhaps this site is for you. The Wisest Kid in the Whole World™ teamed up with Campbell’s to create recipes just for kids. We all know how kids can be– they’ll eat nothing but chicken nuggets and ketchup for one week and then pizza the next. Sometimes, they’ll avoid sauces at all costs. Other times, they’ll drench everything in ranch dressing. Their tastes change on a weekly (if not daily) basis and it’s hard to keep up! campbell-2   It’s your job as a parent and my job as a DF to make sure our “kids” eat right. You can find fun, quick meal ideas your kids will love at WisestKid.com. campbell-4 As previously mentioned, this recipe is from Campbell’s Kitchen.
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Campbell’s One Dish Chicken and Rice Bake

Ingredients

  • 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

  1. Stir the soup, water, rice, paprika and black pepper in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with the chicken. Season with additional paprika and black pepper. Cover the baking dish.
  2. 2 Bake at 375°F. for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir the rice before serving.
https://lovintheoven.com/campbells-one-dish-chicken-rice-bake/

 

Bacon Chicken Pizza with Classico

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Did you know that October is national pizza month? That’s right, folks… The ENTIRE month of October. Pizza is too good for just a day. It gets a whole month!

To me, bad pizza doesn’t exist. It’s really hard to make a “bad” pizza because it always tastes so good no matter what. How can you mess up bread, sauce, and cheese?

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The modern pizza was first created in Naples, Italy. Italy’s still on my “countries to visit” list and I’m dying to try the pizza over there. If it’s anything like the bread and pastries in Paris, I’m sure I’ll gain an extra ten pounds whenever I get the chance to visit.

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To help with my pizza making, Classico® sent over some sauce and materials for me to join in on my very own Elevate Pizza Night. My DF and I opted to use the Traditional Pizza Sauce because we’re boring like that. Just kidding! We prefer our flavors to come from the toppings. If you’ve got a good sauce, then you don’t have to do much work. This Traditional Pizza Sauce won the Best New Product Award in 2013 from Better Homes and Gardens.

The Creamy White Pizza Sauce won’t be available until Spring 2014, but you can always try out the other flavors meanwhile!

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The Traditional Pizza Sauce was packed with flavor. It was also the perfect consistency for spreading on a pizza and staying in place after baking in the oven. It didn’t need any additional herbs or flavorings since it was great alone. I’m not gonna lie, I even ate a spoonful of sauce out of the jar. Totally guilty.

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When putting the pizza together, I was torn on whether to put the cheese or the toppings first on top of the sauce. I asked my DF and his response was, “I’m Italian, so toppings and then cheese on top!” That’s the way I assembled the pizza, but I’m still debating on which method I like better.

Do you guys put the toppings or the cheese first?

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This is the first time that I’ve used an Epicurean pizza cutter and let me tell you, it is AWESOME! There are no sharp edges to risk cutting fingers, so it’s safe around little ones. It will also cut a straight line that you can see right from the get go because of its long shape. It’s durable, stain resistant, NSF approved, and a “Green” product.

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We are obviously meat lovers in this household, but the pizza would have been great with some added bell peppers and mushrooms. My DF doesn’t eat any of that, so sadly, I had to omit them.

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You can find other delectable pizza recipes on Classico’s site. What’s your go-to pizza sauce?

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Bacon Chicken Pizza with Classico

Ingredients

  • 1 package pre-made pizza crust
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • 1 chicken breast, cut into small pieces
  • 6 strips bacon, chopped
  • 1 jar of Classico traditional pizza sauce
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup shredded light mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Drizzle the olive oil on a pizza pan and spread evenly. Roll out the pizza dough on the pan and bake for 7 minutes.
  3. Cook your bacon and chicken in the same pan on the stove until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  4. Remove the pizza crust from the oven and spread the jar of pizza sauce and minced garlic on top.
  5. Evenly spread the chicken and bacon over the sauce. Put shredded cheese on top.
  6. Return to the oven and bake for another ten minutes.
https://lovintheoven.com/bacon-chicken-pizza-classico/

In the spirit of full disclosure, I’ve partnered with Classico and received product, coupons, and premium items as part of my participation. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, the opinions expressed are my own.

Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli

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Sometimes when my DF and I talk, I have no idea how we get along so well. I mean, half the time, he’s babbling on about some political issue, a world event, or something lawyer-y. Me, on the other hand, talk to him about fonts for the wedding, what I should bake for the day, and our grocery list.

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We’ve been together for almost five and a half years now, yet our conversations never get old. We never run out of things to talk about (or maybe it’s just because he does a lot of talking). Isn’t that funny how life works out? I really think that opposites attract.

My parents are a perfect example of that. Growing up, my mom was very patient, sympathetic, and caring. My dad was more adventurous, strict, and hands on. My mom was the one you’d run to if you did something wrong and needed to confess. My dad was the one you’d run to if you wanted to go to the park and play. They had the perfect balance of fun and discipline.

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This dish has the same balance that relationships do. It’s hearty without being too heavy and it’s healthy without feeling like you’re eating a plate of chia seeds. Another plus is that it’s made in the crockpot! I’m telling you guys, the crockpot is my best friend. I don’t know how I’d live without it.

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I’m sure my DF agrees since half of his meals are made with it. I’m seriously such a novice cook. Any tips? Maybe I should start taking cooking lessons somewhere.

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Recipe from Clipping Money

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Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredients

  • 3-4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 10oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 10 oz can cheddar soup
  • 1 14 oz can chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 6 cups broccoli florets, just fork tender (I cooked it in boiling water for 3-4 minutes)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Mix together the soups, chicken broth, salt, and garlic seasoning. Place in a crock-pot.
  2. Add the chicken and cover lid. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
  3. When chicken is cooked, use 2 forks to shred into bite size pieces. Stir in sour cream and broccoli.
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