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Smothered Chicken and Rice | Hearty One-Pan Meal

Cozy up with this smothered chicken and rice dish that’s all about comfort and flavor! This hearty one-pan meal brings together tender chicken and a creamy sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Plus, it packs a protein punch! Dive in and enjoy a plate of warmth and satisfaction. Perfect for busy nights or lunchboxes! 🍽️

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Smothered Chicken and Rice

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Tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy gravy and served over fluffy rice. A comforting, hearty one-pan meal perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked white rice prepared separately, day-old preferred
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Let rest 5 minutes to absorb seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5 to 7 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and stir 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic. Stir constantly for 1 minute to form a roux and cook out the raw flour taste.
  5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer and cook 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and return chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and sauce has thickened. Add a splash of broth if sauce becomes too thick.
  7. Serve chicken and gravy over cooked rice. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine after cooking the onions. If sauce becomes too thick, thin with additional chicken broth. For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne to the seasoning mix. Rice should be cooked separately before starting the chicken.

Ranch Chicken Veggies | Slow Cooker Comfort Meal

Looking for a cozy dinner that practically cooks itself? This Ranch Chicken and Veggies dish features juicy chicken thighs simmered with tender potatoes and carrots, all enveloped in a rich, creamy ranch sauce made from cottage cheese. It’s a high-protein, family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead prep. Dive into this comfort food that’s sure to warm your heart! 🍽️

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Ranch Chicken & Veggies with Cottage Cheese

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Juicy slow cooker chicken thighs, baby potatoes, and thick-cut carrots simmered in a creamy ranch cottage cheese sauce. A high-protein, family-friendly crockpot dinner with minimal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb baby potatoes leave whole if small, halve if large
  • 3 large carrots peeled and sliced into thick coins, about 3/4 inch
  • 0.75 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix about 1 oz
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the chicken thighs, baby potatoes, and sliced carrots to the bottom of your slow cooker. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a small blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, ranch seasoning packet, garlic powder, onion powder, and chicken broth. Blend until completely smooth, about 30 to 45 seconds.
  3. Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Use a spoon to gently toss everything so it is lightly coated.
  4. Place the lid on and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Chicken is done when it reaches 165°F internally and shreds easily with two forks.
  5. Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks, then stir everything together so the sauce coats the potatoes and carrots. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and cracked black pepper before serving.

Notes

Always blend the cottage cheese completely smooth before adding it to the crockpot to achieve a creamy sauce. Cut carrots thick to prevent them from turning mushy. Add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers. Stores in the refrigerator up to 4 days or freezer up to 3 months.

Cream Filled Pizzelles (trubochki)

Creamy, elegant and beautifully shaped waffle-like pastry filled with the best condensed milk filling. These are very popular during holidays, weddings and all kinds of special events. #olgainthekitchen #pizzelles #trubochki #dessert #pastry #creamhorns #cannoli #recipes

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Cream Filled Pizzelles (Trubochki)

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Creamy, elegant and beautifully shaped waffle-like pastry filled with the best condensed milk filling. These are very popular during holidays, weddings and all kinds of special events. They will become a staple in your home!

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs – room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil , (vegetable ok too – use melted cooled butter for crispier results)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour , – sifted

Instructions

  1. Preheat pizzelle maker while you make the batter. In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer, beat 4 eggs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 tsp salt on high speed until eggs are lightened in color and sugar is dissolved (about 2 minutes).
  2. Add the rest ingredients: 2 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour. Beat everything together until flour is all mixed in, on low for about 1 min.
  3. With help of 1 tbsp measuring spoon, spoon batter onto each pizzelle design, close the lid, bake for 18-20 seconds or until dark golden (I count slowly to 18) and quickly but gently take baked pizzelles off using disposable fork. Different pizzelle makers might take as long as 60 seconds to bake each pizzelle. Working quickly, wrap the hot pizzelles around the wooden stick that comes with pizzelle maker. (You have to work fast, otherwise the pizzelles will cool and break when you try to make cylinder shape). Repeat with remaining batter. Single-layer on a baking sheet or tray to cool and dry. (Do not stack these in more than 1 layer while drying. They will become soggy and get squeezed, losing the round shape).
  4. To make the filling: In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer, beat 8 oz cream cheese on high speed (about 1 min). Add in 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract and beat for 1 minute. Lastly, add 8 oz frozen cool whip and continue beating until filling becomes thick and smooth (2-3 minutes on high). Fill a piping bag with cream and fully pipe each pizzelle (both ends). For final touch, dust with 1 tbsp powdered sugar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Avoid soggy pizzelles: Use melted unsalted butter instead of oil in batter ingredients to make them not as soft. (Oil tends to keep baked goods more on the softer side). Single-layer baked pizzelles and cover on top (to protect from lint) with paper towel or napkin until pizzelles are dry (4-5 hrs). These can be baked ahead of time and filled days later. *If you want the pizzelles to stay crispy until serving, I would suggest filling them just before serving. Like all cakes, when you fill these ahead of time, especially with heavy cream filling, they will become moist and soggy over time.

Keto Ham and Cheese Chaffles (1 net carb!)

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Ham and Cheese Chaffles

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These Ham and Cheese Chaffles require just 5 ingredients and are about 1 net carb each! This is the perfect easy keto breakfast or snack recipe!Â

Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheese I use a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup ham chopped

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl beat the eggs well. Fold in the remaining ingredients until completely incorporated.
  2. Heat a waffle maker according to the manufactures directions. Add the batter to the waffle maker (about 2 sccops for the Dash waffle maker) be careful not to overfill.
  3. Remove the waffles when you no longer see any steam coming from the machine and the waffles are golden brown.

Notes

You can use whatever variety of shredded cheese you prefer.
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Net carbs are 1.2 g per chaffle

Nutrition

  • Calories: 174kcal
  • Sugar: 0.2g
  • Protein: 12.9g

EASY Belgian Waffles Recipe – Lauren’s Latest

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Easy Belgian Waffle Recipe

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Belgian waffles are such a classic weekend breakfast. Grab a few pantry items and make these with this easy, fail-proof Belgian Waffle Recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs beaten

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Create well in the center.
  2. Into the well of the dry ingredients, pour in remaining ingredients (milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs). Whisk to incorporate and create a batter.
  3. If it seems too thick, add in an extra splash of milk. You want your waffle batter to be the consistency of white school glue.
  4. Preheat Belgian waffle maker. Brush generously with melted butter and pour in about 1/2 cup batter into the center. Close and cook according to waffle maker instructions.
  5. Repeat with remaining batter until all waffles have been cooked. Serve warm with berries, whipped cream, powdered sugar, maple syrup and/or butter.
  6. Separate your eggs into whites and yolks. Add egg whites into a large bowl and whip with a stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  7. In another large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Create well in the center.
  8. Pour in remaining ingredients (milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg yolks). Whisk to incorporate and create a batter.
  9. Gently fold in the whipped egg whites.
  10. Preheat Belgian waffle maker. Brush generously with melted butter and pour in about 1/2 cup batter into the center. Close and cook according to waffle maker instructions.
  11. Repeat with remaining batter until all waffles have been cooked. Serve warm with berries, whipped cream, powdered sugar, maple syrup and/or butter.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 373kcal
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Protein: 8g

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