tex-mex cheesy chicken chowder

from Midwest Living
Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup thinly sliced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1-1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
2 14-ounce cans chicken broth
1 32-ounce package frozen diced hash-brown potatoes
1 2.64-ounce package country gravy mix
2 cups milk
1 8-ounce package process cheese spread, cut into chunks
1 16-ounce jar [...]

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Cece’s Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta

My friend Cece gave me this recipe (it’s one of her fav’s from Cucina Cucina).  I haven’t tried it yet, but will soon.  Let me know what you think!
Sauce
1 Tablespoon Butter
1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Flour
2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts (I love them)
2 Tablespoons finely diced yellow onion
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup cream
1/4 – 1/2 cup milk (you could [...]

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walnut-pesto-crusted chicken

2 large eggs
1/2 cup pesto (store bought or homemade)
1 cup walnuts, finely ground
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)  (can also use turkey cutlets)
3 Tbsp EVOO

In a medium bowl, beat the eggs.  Add the pesto to a second medium bowl.  In a third bowl, mix the walnuts and breadcrumbs.  Add the chicken breasts to the [...]

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easy chicken bake

1 pkg. (6 oz) Stove Top stuffing mix (I prefer cornbread, but use whatever you like)
4 cups cooked, chopped chicken (or turkey)
1 bag (14 oz) frozen broccoli, thawed, drained
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
*Preheat oven to 350.  Add 1 2/3 cups hot water to [...]

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turkey chili

I made my first homemade batch of chili last night for the Superbowl.  I have to admit, it was quite daunting!  I spent a good week doing research on what exactly goes in a chili, how much, how long to cook, etc.  I ended up combining several recipes and this is what I came up [...]

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