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:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
2. Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them dry with a paper towel.
3. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
4. Rub olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45–60 minutes, or until tender.
6. 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:

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions.
2. In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Whisk in the flour until smooth.
4. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until thickened.
6. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Drain the macaroni and stir it into the cheese sauce.
9. Serve immediately.

Veggies: Ingredients:

• 2 cups mixed veggies (e.g. carrots, green beans, broccoli)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. Add the veggies and blanch for 2–3 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
3. Drain the veggies and rinse with cold water.
4. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. Add the veggies and sauté for 2–3 minutes, or until heated through.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. 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:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. In a separate dish, beat the eggs.
4. In a third dish, place the breadcrumbs.
5. 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.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
7. Add the chicken strips and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Transfer the chicken strips to a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cooked through.
9. Serve immediately with the baked potato, noodles & cheese, and veggies.
10. Enjoy, I know I am!! GW

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