Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Cheesy Artichoke Chicken & Pasta

Cheesy Artichoke Chicken and Pasta (9 PTS)


1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts -- cubed (1 to 1 1/2)

4 oz roasted red peppers -- chopped (4 to 6)

15 ounces artichoke hearts -- quartered

8 oz fat-free American cheese

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup

2 cups fat-free shredded cheddar cheese

4 cups hot cooked pasta

to taste salt and pepper


In a 3 1/2-quart or larger crock pot combine chicken, peppers, artichokes, American cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and soup in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. About 15 minutes before serving, add shredded Cheddar cheese and hot cooked pasta. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.


Serves 4 to 6.

Per Serving: 479 Calories; 2g Fat; 48g Protein; 67g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 51mg

Cholesterol; 809mg Sodium. Mom recommends doubling the American cheese and artichokes, and dropping the cheddar cheese. This one is a winner!

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Crockpot Breakfast

Crockpot Breakfast (6 Points)

 
 

32 oz frozen hash browns

1 lb cooked ham cubed ( lean )

1 onion diced

1 green pepper diced

1 1/2 c shredded cheese  ( Regular Cheese )

12 eggs

1 c skim milk

1 t salt

1 t black pepper

 
 

Divide potatoes, ham, veggies and cheese so you can create several layers of each in the crock pot. Start with the hash browns, then ham, onions peppers and last cheese. Repeat until you have several layers. Beat eggs, milk salt & pepper pour over layers in the crockpot cover and turn on low. Cook for 10-12 hours overnight.

 
 

12 Servings at 6 Points a Piece

**IF YOU HALF THIS RECIPE, YOU WILL STILL HAVE A TON OF FOOD. FRESH COOKED, IT IS A LITTLE BLAND, IT ACTUALLY TASTES BETTER AFTER BEING REFRIDGERATED OVER NIGHT. A LITTLE CATSUP SPICES IT RIGHT UP THOUGH. THIS RECIPE IS A WINNER!

Happy Groundhog Day

It's sunny and 45 degrees here in Indiana. Ben is out riding his Power Wheel. At least he is not asking to 1) Watch "All About Helicopters" 2) Dig his broken helicopter out of the garbage or 3) Look at videos of potential new RC helicopters online. How does Ben spell obsession? H-E-L-I-C-O-P-T-E-R!