Creamy Chicken, Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

Serves: 4 to 6

8 oz. Fussili
1 lb. skinless, boneless natural chicken breasts
sea salt and pepper to taste
3 tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. Butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small organic onion, thinly sliced
1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 c. chicken broth or white wine
1 c. organic heavy cream or half- &-half
3/4 c. Parmesan cheese, shredded
2 Tbsp. Canola Oil
6 leaves fresh basil, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil pasta according to package direction. Drain and place in baking dish. Rinse and pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat large sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil. Place chicken in pan, and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the chicken is browned. Remove from pan and place on a cutting board. In the same pan, melt butter, and add the rest of the olive oil. Add the garlic and onions. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the onions are soft. Stir in the tomatoes and 3/4 cup of the chicken broth or wine. Bring to a boil. Turn heat down and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, slice the chicken into 1/4-inch thick slices and place over pasta (the chicken will finish cooking in the oven). Stir in cream and 1/2 cup cheese into the tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens. Add the rest of the broth or wine if the sauce gets too thick. Stir in basil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over chicken and pasta. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown.

Good Morning Hash Brown Quiche

Serves 6

3 cups Hash Browns
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup onion, shredded
1/2 cup yellow squash, shredded
1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced into 2-inch long strips
3 to 4 mushrooms, sliced
3 Eggs
1/4 cup 2% Milk
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp. tarragon
1/2 tsp. dill
1/2 tsp. thyme
salt and pepper
6 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Press hash browns onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Bake hash browns for 20 minutes or until they just start to brown. In a skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add the garlic, onion, squash, red peppers and mushrooms. Sauté for about 3 to5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, baking powder, tarragon, dill, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in 4 ounces of cheese. Take hash browns out of the oven. Turn oven down to 325°F. Pour egg mixture into crust. Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot!

Enjoy

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This one is marked under appetizers, thought this one would be fun for those of you who like to entertain! so why not serve something healthy that is also delicious!!

You'll need a loaf of Italian or French Bread (Cut into 1/4" thick slices,16)

3 cloves of garlic

1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

2 large plum of tomatoes, diced

1/4 cup of thinly sliced fresh basil

2 tsp of balsamic vinegar

a dash of ground black pepper and salt (optional) season to your liking.

preheat oven to 325

Cover a baking sheet with foil

1. place the bread on the sheet, in a single layer, coat both sides with a no-stick spray.

Bake for 20 minutes until golden.

2. cut 1 clove of garlic in half rub the cute sides over the tops of toast. (discard the garlic halves)

3. Mean while coat a non stick skillet with no stick spray and add the onions. Cook over medium high heat and cover, stirring occasionally for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions start to release liquids. Reduce the heat to medium and finish cooking until its a light golden brown (if needed add 1 to 2 tsps of water to keep it from sticking to the pan)

5. Add the tomatoes and the 2 cloves of garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally for two to three minutes, til the tomatoes are slightly soft. Stir in the basil and vinegar, with the dash of black pepper and salt.

 Place a spoonful on each garlic toasted toast and serve.

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