Marinated Moroccan Chicken

 I just threw these ingredients together and we LOVED it.

1 pound chicken breasts or tenderloins, (thawed)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 Tablespoons Wildtree's Rockin Moroccan Rub (Could use any seasoning you like really.)

Rub Greek yogurt and Moraccan Rub over chicken. Marinate for several hours. Grill.

Sadie's Birthday Meal; Poppy Seed Chicken with sides

Every year on Sadie's birthday, I make a special meal for our family. Although she is not here to enjoy it with us, it has become a part of our family's way of acknowledging and celebrating the short time we had with her. Learn more about Sadie at www.sadierosefoundation.org.

This year's meal was Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, corn on the cob, tomato basil salad, fresh green beans and homemade spice cake with caramel frosting served with butter pecan ice cream.

Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole (prepared)

Ingredients

3 cups cooked brown rice (or white)

3-4 cups diced cooked chicken

1 batch homemade Cream of Chicken Soup (or 2 10.5 oz cans)

1 cup sour cream (I used half Greek Yogurt and half mayonnaise)

1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds

1 teaspoon dill weed (or Wildtree’s Dill Dip Blend)

Topping: 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed

¼ cup melted butter

Poppy Seed Chicken mixed up and ready for the pan

Method: Mix chicken soup (cans or homemade), sour cream, poppy seeds and dill weed together. Add chicken and rice and stir well. Pour into a greased 9X13 baking dish. Top with crushed Ritz crackers and pour melted butter over top. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes.

Tips: This is a great dish for company or potlucks. It also freezes well. I like to freeze it without the topping, thaw when I need it, and then put the Ritz crackers and butter on just before baking. 

 

Green Beans ready for "snapping"

I cooked the green beans with water, a little salt and Wildtree's Smoky Bacon Grapeseed Oil. Oh YUM!

Can't do much to improve corn on the cob =)

Ready to eat

Sweet Baked Chicken with Summer Veggie Saute and Whole Wheat Penne

3 recipes posted here ~ The chicken recipe was one of the freezer meals I had put together with my first Freezer Meal Workshop. I have really enjoyed pulling these pre-prepared meals out on busy days and knowing that dinner is taken care of. I also love the taste of fresh summer squash and zucchini so I sauteed them and served them over buttered garlic penne. (If you are interested in a Freezer Meal Workshop ~ let me know.)

So first off, here's the chicken recipe. It does call specifically for Wildtree ingredients and I would be happy to help you get your hands on those. We ALL loved this chicken, especially my husband.

Sweet Baked Chicken
  Provided by Nancy from Madison, WI

½ cup Wildtree Sweet Onion Spread 2 tablespoons Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil 1 tablespoon Wildtree Garlic Galore Seasoning Blend 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, and skinless

PREPARATION:

Place the first 4 ingredients into a zip lock bag, then add the chicken and massage until the meat is well coated. 

Place in freezer until needed. 

Thaw in refrigerator overnight. 

Place all ingredients in baking dish and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Halfway through baking, turn thighs and baste. Repeat just before serving. 

This could be prepared in the crock pot by cooking on low for 6 to 8 hours.

 Calories 274; Fat 15g; Saturated Fat 2g; Carbohydrates 2g; Fiber 0g; Protein 30g; Cholesterol 125mg; Sodium 147mg

Buttered Garlic Whole Wheat Penne

I just cooked the penne according to package directions then tossed a little butter in with two pressed garlic cloves. 

Summer Veggie Saute

I sliced two summer squash, to zucchini and tossed them into a skillet with Wildtree's Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil. I added two fresh chopped tomatoes and some whole Baby Portabella Mushrooms then squeezed the juice of one lemon over the mixture and seasoned with a dash of Wildtree's Rancher Steak Rub. (You could use whatever oil you have on hand and regular salt and pepper for seasoning.)   

The entire meal was incredibly SIMPLE, incredibly DELICIOUS and incredibly HEALTHY ~ all part of what makes it appealing to this busy mama!