Bean Pot Creations with Teresa Teegarden: Chicken

Salsa Chicken Tacos

1 envelope of taco seasoning,
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 jar of salsa

Place all ingredients into Bean Pot. Stir and cook on 350 for about an 1 hour and 10 minutes
or 35-40 in the microwave or until chicken is cooked throughout.
Should be able to shred with a fork. Place chicken mixture in tortillas and top with your favorite

Quick Lasagna

1-lb. Hamburger~I like ½ to be Italian Sausage
1-Med. Chopped Onion
2-T. Italian Seasoning
1-Cup Cottage Cheese + Mix in 1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese
2-Cups Shredded Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
1-26oz.Jar Spaghetti Sauce
8 oz. Wide Dry Egg Noodles

Cook Hamburger & Onion-Drain, Add Spaghetti sauce, Italian seasoning
Simmer 3-5 minutes. Pour 1/3 of meat sauce into Bean Pot
Add ½ Cup Cottage Cheese/Parmesan mixture
1/2 of the Dry Egg Noodles~ REPEAT
Top with remaining Meat Sauce and 2-Cups Shredded Cheese.
Place lid on Bean Pot. Cook in Microwave for 20-25 Minutes.

Chicken Lasagna

9 no-boil lasagna noodles-broken into pieces
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans 98% fat free Cream of chicken soup (10 ¾ oz.)
1 cup of milk or water
½ cup light or fat free sour cream
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 chopped onion
8 oz fresh sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

In a large mixing bowl, cream together everything except noodles
In your Bean Pot begin layering 1/3 of the noodles,
Place lid on Bean pot and put in microwave for 10 minutes, take out
Stir, return bean pot to the microwave for 10 minutes stir
Microwave for the final 10 minutes!! Then enjoy!!

Bean Pot Chicken Enchiladas

1 Bag of Frito's
2 Cans of Chicken Breasts
2 Cups Of Grated Mexican Style Cheese
1 Small Can of Chiles

1 Large Can of Enchilada Sauce

Layer up all ingredients twice in Bean Pot
Microwave for 15-20 minutes.
Serve with Sour Cream and/or Salsa

Bean Pot Chicken Enchilada Dip

* 2 cans cooked chicken, drained
* 8 oz. sour cream
* 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
* ½ cup mayonnaise
* ½ cup milk
* 2 small cans diced chilies
* 2 cups shredded cheese
* ½ tsp. garlic powder
* ½ tsp. onion powder
* Salt & pepper
* Place all ingredients in Bean Pot or Serving Bowl.
* Mix and microwave 7 minutes or until cheese is melted and dip is bubbly.

Salsa Chicken

6-9 chicken thighs or equivalent body parts
1 can rinsed black beans
1 cup chunky salsa
1 cup frozen white corn

Put your chicken in the Bean pot; (frozen is ok). Top with the rinsed black beans, salsa, and corn. Cover and cook on 400 for 1.5 hours. Cooking time will vary depending on whether or not your chicken is frozen, and how big the pieces are. If you decide to use breasts, increase your salsa by 1/2 cup. Breasts are drier than thighs

EASY BBQ CHICKEN OR RIBS IN YOUR BEAN POT

Place uncooked ribs or chicken in B/P.
Pour BBQ sauce (or your secret recipe) over meat.
Bake covered at 350 for 1 ½ to 2 hours depending on how much meat.
Take lid off last 15 min. to brown.

Bacon & Cheese Fettuccine

* 8 Strips of Bacon that you have cooked & crumbled
* 1 box of Uncooked Fettuccine noodles
* 2 cans of Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz)
* 2 cups of Chicken Broth
* Seasoning of your choice....Italian, salt & pepper, basil, oregano
* Brick of Cream Cheese
* OPTIONAL - chopped Onion

* Directions:
* Place all ingredients (Except cream cheese) in the Bean Pot.
* Place lid on beanpot & microwave for 25 minutes.
* Once everything is cooked, add Cream Cheese & microwave for a couple more minutes....stir & Enjoy!!

GARLIC CHICKEN ALFREDO

1 jar (16 ounces) Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce, or Alfredo Sauce
4 to 6 boneless chicken breast halves
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
8 ounces spaghetti, hot cooked
Grated Parmesan cheese
Pour about 1/3 of the sauce into the slow cooker. Place chicken in the slow cooker; top with mushrooms and remaining sauce. Cover and cook on 350 setting for 1.5 - 2 hours. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese and a tossed salad. Serves 4 to 6

Bean Pot Chicken Minestrone

2 cups- cooked chicken
4 carrots
2 celery stalks
2 turnips
1 tsp paprika
4 cups- chicken stock
1 bay leaf
4 Tbsp fresh parsley
2 cups- cooked pasta
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
1. Peel and dice white part of leek, carrots, celery and turnip.
2. Put in Bean Pot with stock, parsley, bay leaf and paprika. Add salt and pepper.
3. Cook at 250 degrees for 4 hours, add diced chicken, Cook for 2 more hours.
5. Discard bay leaf. Add cooked pasta, mix, and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole

2 cooked chicken breasts
1 box macaroni and cheese
1 cup chunky salsa
1 cup frozen corn

Cover macaroni with water and microwave for 12-15 minutes until done. Drain, add cheese packet, and stir. Add in chicken, salsa, and corn. Microwave for about 10 more minutes.

YUMMY HOT WING DIP

8 oz brick creme cheese,
2 cups shredded chicken,
1/2 cup blue cheese dressing,
1/2 cup Frank's hot sauce,
1/2 cupcrumbled blue cheese.

Mix in bean pot, heat 2 minutes in microwave. ,mix well and heat again 15-45 seconds until hot. Serve with chips, Super delicious

3 Envelope Chicken

1 pack boneless Chicken Breast (I like to cut mine into strips)
1 envelope Zesty Italian Dressing
1 envelope Ranch Dressing
1 envelope Chicken Gravy
2 cups water

Put chicken on bottom of Bean Pot
Mix water with 3 envelopes and pour onto chicken
Cook @ 325 degrees for 1.5 hours. OR microwave for 30 min!! Serve over rice.
Mixture will be watery so be easy when spooning over rice.