Garlic Chicken Pasta

We ate this tonight. So yummy!

Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite sized pieces 2
2 cloves garlic
1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups whole wheat pasta
3 cups milk 3 Tablespoons butter
grated parmesan cheese
3 ounces cream cheese

Directions
1. In a skillet, saute chicken and garlic in olive oil.  Turn to low heat to keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a big pot with the milk, butter and salt.  Stir almost constantly, especially as the pasta is becoming tender and the milk is beginning to boil.  Cook and stir over medium heat until pasta is tender and the starch from the pasta has thickened the milk, creating a creamy sauce.
3. Stir in cheeses.
4. Stir in the chicken and serve immediately.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

This is a party favorite. I always get asked for the recipe at least once every time I make it. It's easy and delicious!

Ingredients
Chicken (about 2 cups shredded)
8 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup Frank's hot sauce
Bleu Cheese salad dressing
8 ounces Parmasen Cheese

Directions
1. Melt cream cheese, combine with 1/4 cup hot sauce
2. Spread mixture on bottom of dish (about 8x8)
3. Combine chicken with remaining hot sauce
4. Spread on top of cream cheese mixture
5. Spread desired amount of Bleu cheese dressing (or crumbled bleu cheese)
6. Top with parmesan cheese
7. Bake at 350 degrees (about 30 minutes or until bubbly)

ENJOY with tortilla chips (or Fritos if you're my husband!)

Modified versions: For a quick version you can combine all the ingredients and microwave until warm. The original recipe calls for rotisserie chicken. For a "healthier" version I bake 1-2 chicken breasts and chop that up into small pieces. You can also add more/less hot sauce depending on your palates! Some people also use mozzerella instead of parmesan (I find the parm melts nicer and doesn't burn as easily).

Crock Pot Burritos

I saw these on one of my favorite blogs and tried them out, they are delicious! And so easy to make!

Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts
1 jar salsa
½ cup water
1-15oz can of black beans (drain and rinse)
1-11oz or 15oz can corn (drain and rinse)
½ packet taco seasoning
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1 cup uncooked brown rice
8 oz brick cream cheese (low fat works well)
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Tortillas

Directions:
1. Combine first 6 ingredients in crock pot. Cook on low 6-8 hours. 
2. One hour before you're ready to serve, add 1 cup uncooked brown rice. 
3. Half hour later, add 1 brick of cream cheese. Shred chicken and scoop into tortillas to make burritos.

Katie has lots of great recipes if you're looking for other ideas!