Katie in the Kitchen: December 2011

Comforting Chicken

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/comforting-chicken/detail.aspx

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 55 Min
Ready In: 1 Hr 10 Min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions:
In a large skillet, heat oil and butter. Add chicken, onion and green pepper; cook and stir until the chicken is lightly browned and vegetables are tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Transfer to a lightly greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Chicken Pot Pie

Adapted from the original by making with puff pastry instead of pie crust, cooking the chicken and veggies in broth instead of water, and omitting the celery.. First time I added a cubed potato but second time I forgot--it's good both ways.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-pot-pie-ix/detail.aspx

Swedish Meatballs

This Scandinavian favorite goes from appetizer to main in a flash (just add noodles), and it's ready when you are. It's traditional to serve these meatballs with sweet-tart lingonberry jam; if you can't find it, grape or red-currant jelly is a good substitute.

Everyday Food, December 2008
http://www.marthastewart.com/341737/swedish-meatballs