Haystacks to the Rescue!

Haystacks is one of my go-to-meals. I can throw frozen chicken in a Crock-pot and walk away knowing that everyone will be satisfied at dinner. The secret of Haystacks are the toppings. You can custom Haystacks to your family's tastes or go for a themed haystack, Hawaiian Haystacks/ Oriental Haystacks. No matter how you look at it, Haystacks are a great way to rescue dinner.

Haystacks

Chicken Gravy:

• 6 Frozen Chicken Breasts
• 1/2 Can Chicken Broth
• 2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup

Options for Toppings

• 1 Cup Chopped Tomatoes
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Green Pepper
• 1/2 Chopped Green Onion
• 1 Can Pineapple
• 1 Can Mandarin Oranges
• 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 Cup Chow-mein Noodles
• 1 Cup Chopped Celery
• 1/2 Cup Silvered Almonds
• 1/2 Cup Coconut

Rice
Instructions:
Combine frozen chicken, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup in a Crock-pot, cook on high for 4 hours. Cook rice according to directions. Prepare toppings. When chicken is cooked, shredded it with two forks.  On plate layer rice, chicken gravy and then add toppings.

Chicken Garden Pasta

We just started our garden, I know it is a little late but it did lightly snow last week, and I love to use this recipe with all of our garden spoils.

Ingredients:

• 1½ lb. Cooked Chicken
• 6 oz. Angel Hair Pasta
• 1 Zucchini
• 1 Onion
• 1 Green Pepper
• 1 tsp. Dried Basil
• 2 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Red Pepper
• 2 Minced Garlic Cloves
• ¼ C. Butter
• 2 tsp. Dried Oregano

Instructions:

Cook pasta. Sauté zucchini, onion, peppers, and garlic in pan. Add cooked chicken. Stir in butter, oregano, and basil. Drain pasta and add to mixture. Toss to coat with parmesan cheese.

Avocado Salsa Chicken

If you love avocados, this is the recipe for you! For those who don't, thankfully the marinaded chicken is yummy by itself.

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Italian Dressing
• 2 Avocados
• 2 Green onions
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1 Clove of minced garlic
• 2 Tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. Cilantro
• 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice

Instructions:

Marinade chicken in dressing for at least 4 hours.

Add rest of ingredients and chill for 2 hours.

Cook chicken over grill, in George Forman griller, or broil in oven for 7 minutes or until no linger pink.

Serve salsa over cooked chicken.

Bruschetta ’n Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Indgredients:

• 1 Can Italian Diced Tomatoes, Undrained
• 1 ¼ Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided
• ¼ Cup Fresh Basil
• 1 Pkg. Stove Top Stuffing Mix
• 1/3 Dressing (Fraft Roasted Red Pepper Italian or Bruschetta Italian)
• 8 Bonesless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350. To prepare stuffing: combing tomatoes and the liquid, ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, basil, and dry stuffing mix. The stir just until moistened. Pound the chicken until ¼ inch thick. Place pounded chicken smooth side down on a cutting board. Spread with 1/8 of the stuffing mixture. Roll chicken breast starting a narrow end, as tight as possible around the stuffing mixture. Place in a 9 X 13 pan with seam side down. Pour dressing evenly over the chicken and bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining ¾ cup cheese and bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.