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I'm posting a few recipes that we enjoy and that our kids eat! I'll love any that you have as well!

Pasta with Chicken, Roasted Peppers, and Feta
2 cloves garlic, minced
1.4 cup olive oil, divided
1 jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers, drained and finely chopped
Chicken breast - cooked and shredded (i use a rotisserie chicken)
8 oz bowtie pasta
4 oz of crumbled feta
1 TBSP chopped fresh parsley

Cook pasta according to instructions on package. Cook garlic in 2TBSP olive oil for 3 minutes. add peppers, chicken breast and remaining oil. cook 2 minutes or until heated through. toss veggie mixture with hot pasta and feta. Sprinkle with parsley.


Pecan-crusted Chicken tenders
16 saltines, finely crushed
1/4 cup pecans, ground
2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 egg whites
cooking spray
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
1/4 cup flour

Preheat oven to 425. Stir together crackers, pecans, and next 4 ingredients. whisk egg whites until foamy. place wire rack on cooking sheet lined with tin foil. spray rack with cooking spray. dredge chicken in flour. dip in egg white. dredge in saltine mixture. lightly coat tender in cooking spray. arrange on wire rack. bake for 18-20 minutes, turning once after 12 minutes.

Southwestern Salad
8 oz wagon wheel pasta
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup black beans, rinsed
1 cup fajita style chicken strips (can use grilled chicken or rotisserie)
1 pint graped tomatoes, halved
2 TBS fresh cilantro, chopped

Dressing: juice of 1 large lime, 2 TBS honey, 1-2 tsp chili powder, salt/pepper to taste, 1/4 cup canola oil

Cook pasta according to package. drain rinse under cool water. put in large serving bowl and add remaining ingredients. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and stir well.


ENJOY!