Baked Potato, Noodles & Cheese, Some Veggies alongside some chicken strips. Again … simple but very tasty.
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Here’s a classic recipe for Baked Potato, Noodles & Cheese, Veggies and Chicken Strips that you can try at home:
Baked Potato: Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
- Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45–60 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove from the oven and allow cooling for a few minutes before serving.
Noodles & Cheese: Ingredients:
- 8 oz. elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions.
- In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until thickened.
- Add the cheese and stir until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the macaroni and stir it into the cheese sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Veggies: Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed veggies (e.g. carrots, green beans, broccoli)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Add the veggies and blanch for 2–3 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Drain the veggies and rinse with cold water.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the veggies and sauté for 2–3 minutes, or until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Chicken Strips: Ingredients:
- 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate dish, beat the eggs.
- In a third dish, place the breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken strip first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to help them adhere.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken strips and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the chicken strips to a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve immediately with the baked potato, noodles & cheese, and veggies.
- Enjoy, I know I am!! GW