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Chicken Chorizo and Shrimp Paella
Chicken / Poultry Fish / Seafood Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pork

Chicken Chorizo and Shrimp Paella

This Chicken Chorizo and Shrimp Paella is a Spanish rice dish that is infused with saffron and loaded with goodness. It’s versatile. You can dress paella up or down for a weeknight dinner or for company. Paella (translates to frying pan) originated in Valencia, Spain. It’s considered the country’s national dish. 19th century Valencian field workers were credited with the origin of the dish. They …

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Pepper Relish Dip
Appetizer Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Pepper Relish Dip

These chicken tenders are coated with cracker crumbs and fried until crispy. No doughy coating here, just light and crunchy goodness! The sweet pepper relish dip couldn’t be easier to make. You will want to slather it on everything! Try these tenders with Roasted Black Pepper Caesar Salad with Pancetta for a tasty lunch or dinner. They say the third time is a charm, and I …

Balsamic Rosemary Chicken Leg Quarters
Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Light and Healthy Main Dish

Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Chicken Leg Quarters

These Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Chicken Leg Quarters are marinated in balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, rosemary, and brown sugar and oven-roasted until tender. Serve with pasta, potato, or rice for a simple and delicious meal. This recipe was originally published in December 2014. Although the content and photos have been updated, the recipe remains unchanged.   For a simple dinner, chicken leg quarters are an excellent choice. …

Chicken Butternut Dumplings
Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pasta

Chicken Butternut and Dumplings

Get a taste of fall comfort with this easy one-pot Chicken Butternut and Dumplings. It has a creamy broth, tender shredded chicken breast, sweet butternut squash, herbaceous sage, and pillowy soft dumplings. Serve alone or with biscuits to amp up the comfort level even more!  Pair this dish with my Garlic and Herbs Boursin Biscuits for a cozy home-cooked dinner. We recently embarked on a home …

Chicken Chow Mein Sandwich
Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish One-Pot Meals Sandwich

Chicken Chow Mein Sandwich

“Don’t knock it ‘till you try it” is my advice when it comes to Chicken Chow Mein Sandwich. It consists of chicken in brown gravy served over crispy chow mein noodles and sandwiched in between a hamburger bun. You’ve got to try it! The chow mein sandwich is a regional classic in parts of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. You might look at this sandwich …

Chicken Vegetable and Rice Soup
Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish Rice / Grain Soup

Chicken Vegetable and Rice Soup

Sautéing the chicken first makes this Chicken Vegetable and Rice Soup extra flavorful. It is also nutritious and packed with vegetables, hitting the spot any time of the year. Update: This post was originally published in 2020. Most of the original content is below, but it has been updated with an added Recipe Highlight section and additional images. Minor changes have been made to make …

Chicken Mushroom Spinach Quesadillas with Feta
Chicken / Poultry Main Dish Sandwich

Chicken Mushroom Spinach Quesadillas with Feta

Chicken Mushroom Spinach Quesadillas with Feta is the way to go for a simple and delicious lunch. Great for assembling ahead, then heat up for a quick and easy meal. kind of cheese he prefers because I already know the answer.“What do you want on your pizza?” “Feta.”“What cheese should I use in your calzone?” “Feta.”“What should I put in your quesadilla?” “Feta.”   Which …

Chicken Chicken Breakfast Wrap
Breakfast Chicken / Poultry Sandwich

Chicken Chicken Breakfast Wrap

This protein-packed Chicken Chicken Breakfast Wrap is a satisfying way to start your day. With breaded chicken tender, egg, cheese, and pickled jalapeño peppers, it’s loaded with flavor and will keep you full. Great for a make-ahead grab-and-go breakfast too! One of my sisters came to visit for a week in August. My family went through the Dunkin’ Donuts drive-through almost every day to grab breakfast before …