Healthy and Quick Recipes for the Ever So Busy Parent

I have compiled a list of fairly quick and easy recipes that I enjoy. They are also very healthy and great if you are trying new things on a tight budget. They are absolutely great for the ever so busy parenting lifestyle. They are also easy enough to prepare ahead of time for your children to reheat in the event that you are stuck at work later than you would like.

Crispy Sesame Chicken Tenders

1 ? lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins

2 ? cups cornflake crumbs

2 ? tsp sesame seeds

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp onion powder

? cups skim milk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Combine cornflake crumbs, sesame seeds, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Pour milk into another bowl. Dip chicken into milk and then into dry mixture. Coat both sides. Arrange on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is browned and crisp on both sides. Yield: 6 servings

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

2 cans cream of chicken, celery, or mushroom soup

2 lbs cooked chicken

1 pkg. stuffing mix

? cup milk

1 medium onion, chopped

2 eggs, beaten

1 ? cups chicken broth

Boil chicken and take off the bone. Cover bottom of casserole dish with a small amount of stuffing mix. Place chicken on top of that. Cover with soup. Mix onions, eggs, and remaining stuffing mix with milk and pour over the soup. Pour broth over this and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes.

Hamburger Stroganoff

1 lb hamburger

Salt and pepper to taste

Onion and celery chopped

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can beef broth

1 small can mushrooms

Brown meat, onions, celery, salt, and pepper. Add chicken soup and beef broth. Simmer for 15 minutes. When ready to serve stir in mushrooms, drained. Serve over noodles. Yield 4 servings

Broccoli and Rice Casserole

3 cups cooked rice

1 cup shredded low fat cheese

1 can cream of soup- celery or mushroom

16 oz. frozen chopped broccoli- partly thawed

? cup low fat milk

? cup chopped onion

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Pour into greased casserole dish- 9x13. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes. Yield: 6 servings


By crystal kloeckner