2011 Meals: 5/16-5/22

Meal plan for May 16, 2011 - May 22, 2011

Monday, May 16, 2011: Leftover pork stew, rice, ong choi (vegetables)

Tuesday, May 17, 2011: Creamy chicken with broccoli & red pepper pasta (see recipe below)

Wednesday, May 18, 2011: Leftovers

Thursday, May 19, 2011: Potstickers, sugar snap peas

Friday, May 20, 2011: Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo, mixed vegetables

Saturday, May 21, 2011: Leftovers

Sunday, May 22, 2011: Pork chops, rice, vegetables

The recipe of the week is Creamy Chicken with Broccoli & Red Pepper Pasta.  Anuhea found this recipe on the Allrecipes website.  She thought it sounded/looked good, and asked if I could put it in the meal plan.  I did, and we liked this dish a lot.  Mmm!

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces  [I always use boneless skinless chicken thighs, because I think chicken breasts are too dry.]
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red pepper, cut into short thin strips
• 1 (10 ounce) tub PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme
• 2 cups hot cooked rotini pasta
• 2 tablespoons KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir until chicken is done; remove from skillet.
2. Cook vegetables 7 to 8 minutes, stirring until crisp-tender; add chicken back into skillet.
3. Add cooking creme; cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
4. Stir in pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Notes: 

1. I changed the recipe directions a little, because I didn't like cooking the raw chicken and vegetables together.

2. This recipe serves 4 so make more if you're feeding more!