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Mom's Gumbo
⏰ Prep Time: 30 mins | 🍳 Cook: 1-6 hours | 🔥 Stovetop
Key Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken Breast cut in small cubes
- 1 pack Andouille sausage-specific- cut in slices
- Uncooked shrimp (but I have never cooked with shrimp or crawfish)
- ½ cup oil
- ½ cup flour
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 3 bay leaves
- 4 tbsp chopped parsley
- Cooked rice if desired
Cook & Simmer- Do NOT skip steps or try alternate path if you want it right
Heat pan to med. Heat. Add 1 tsp oil and Sausage. Salt & pepper the chicken while sausage cooks. Once sausage is brown remove and add chicken to cook until done. Once chicken is done remove from pan.
- In a big pot pour the small pieces from frying pan and the little oil in there into the big pot.
- Add ½ cup oil & and the ½ cup flour.
- Cook EXACTLY 40 min while stirring the entire time with a whisk. Make sure to get the sides and bottom. This is the roux. It will gradually get darker. The darker the roux the more flavor the Gumbo has. It will almost be the color of chocolate.
- After 40 min. Add the peppers, onion and garlic. This will look like it’s all burning and immediately get darker. No worries this is normal. Continue to cook and stir for 5 min EXACTLY.
- Add the chicken & sausage. Stir for 1 min.
- Add Cajun seasoning & parsley.
- Slowly add the chicken stock while stirring & scraping the sides and bottom.
Add bay leaves. Cook on med-low for 1 hour or longer, stirring occasionally. Served with cooked rice. This doesn’t make a huge pot but enough for 4 people.
👩🍳 Advice to Pass On: Do not vary from the instructions, as I have tried many times and failed. The roux is very time consuming, and you will want to stop short of 40 mins., but don't. 40 mins is the key time:) It will test your patience, but grab a stool and stir, it's worth it. I use Johnsonville Andouille sausage. It makes a difference because it's spicy Cajun sausage and adds the flavor.Favorite Memory: I spent 20+ years trying to recreate my dad's gumbo recipe. This is as close as I have gotten. It may also be that he always added crawfish and shrimp to his and I don't. But this recipe is as close as you will also get for real Cajun New Orleans Gumbo without the seafood,
👩🍳Recipe by Jessica Peaden | Originally entered November 23, 2022
Southwest Chicken Alfredo
⏰ Prep: 20 min | 🍳 Cook: 20-25 min | 🔥 Stovetop
Main Ingredients
- Box penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken cut in small pieces
- 1 can diced tomatoes-garlic onion flavor
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cloves garlic-minced
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp cilantro
Southwest Seasoning Mix
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Cooking Process
1
Cook the Chicken:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until fully cooked and slightly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2
Cook the Pasta:
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3
Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the heavy cream and stir until combined.
- Gradually add the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
4
Combine Ingredients:
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
- Stir in the tomatoes, black beans, and corn if using.
- Toss the pasta in the sauce until evenly coated.
5
Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro for a fresh touch.
- Serve warm and enjoy your creamy, flavorful Southwest Chicken Alfredo!
👩🍳Recipe by Jessica Peaden | Originally entered November 23rd, 2022
Chicken Alfredo
⏰ Prep: 10 min | 🍳 Cook: 20-25 min | 🔥 Stovetop
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Prepare the Base
- Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sauté for 2–3 minutes or until chicken starts to lightly brown. Add in garlic and sauté for another minute.
Create the Sauce
- Pour in chicken broth, cream, pasta, and basil, and mix to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then cover the pan and reduce to a simmer.
- Let simmer for 15–20 minutes or until the pasta is fully cooked.
Finish with Cheese
- Remove from heat and add Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Stir until the cheese is melted and fully mixed in.
- Serve warm
I usually double this recipe except for the chicken when cooking for our family. Sometimes I triple the recipe if 6 or more are coming. Everyone loves this recipe. Whenever everyone is together, this is a recipe I cook.
👩🍳Recipe by Jessica Peaden | Originally entered November 23rd, 2022
Chicken Pot Pie
⏰ Prep: 10 min | 🍳 Cook: 30-40 min | 🔥 Method: 350°F
- 1 ½ cups Bisquick
- 1 cup milk
- 1 stick butter melted
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1 ¾ cup of cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen carrots thinly sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
Layer the Base
Layer chicken, peas, and carrots, topping with salt and pepper, then pour the soup and broth mixture.
Add the Topping
Mix Bisquick with milk and pour over filling, then drizzle with melted butter
Fresh from the Oven
Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes until beautifully golden brown
👩🍳Recipe by Mammy | Lillie Dean Moots | Originally entered December 1st, 2020
Mom's Chicken Nuggets
⏰ Prep: 10 min | 🍳 Cook: 8-25 min | 🔥 Method: Stovetop or fryer
What You'll Need
- 1-2lbs chicken tenders
- Tony's Cajun Seasoning or Slap ya mama seasoning (I honestly have no idea...maybe ¼ cup to 2-3 cups flour)
- Flour (2-4 cups)
- Ziplock bag
How to Make It
- Wash the chicken and cut into whatever size nuggets you want
- Put flour in a ziplock bag (2-4 cups)
- Add seasoning until the flour changes colors
- Put chicken in bag and toss until covered
- Heat oil in frying pan
- Fry until done
👩🍳 Recipe by Jessica Peaden | Originally entered December 1st, 2020
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