| I have noticed in this hard economic time more and | | | | with mine) |
| more people are turning to food that cost less, that | | | | You add all of this together on Medium heat adding a |
| means for meat most people are eating more and | | | | little water if necessary for 10-15 minutes. Then season |
| more chicken. In fact, my husband who works for a | | | | with pepper a little salt and if you choose, garlic |
| local grocery store as a meat cutter says the beef | | | | powder. |
| sales are down about 30% from last year but the | | | | Serves 4. |
| chicken sales are up 25%. With us all eat more and | | | | This recipe above will feed four and it only cost me |
| more chicken that means we are probably eating it | | | | about 5 dollars to make. That ends up costing just |
| night after night which becomes really mundane. So | | | | over $1 a person and that to me is absolutely amazing. |
| what do you do? | | | | Would you like another simple recipe to keep you |
| You find ways to keep the chicken exciting and make | | | | going for another day? Of course you do, so here it is. |
| sure from night to night it is different. Meaning you | | | | Chicken and gravy |
| need to find recipes that are high in flavor but still keep | | | | 4 Chicken Breast |
| costs down. Then we tend to run into another problem | | | | 2 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup |
| flavor means time, right? And let's face it most of us | | | | 1 c Rice uncooked (again white, brown, instant, or |
| don't have a lot of time to make dinner with work, kids | | | | whatever) |
| and soccer practice. So now we need recipes for | | | | 2 c water for regular rice (1 ¼ c for instant) |
| chicken breasts that are cheap, flavorful, AND don't | | | | You pour the rice into the crock-pot and then add the |
| take much time. | | | | water. You will then gently put the chicken on top of |
| You're in luck because I just so happen to know a | | | | the rice, the chicken will move the rice a bit and it is no |
| few, well okay a lot, of recipes just like that. Here is | | | | big deal. Then you pour the soup in cover it up and |
| one that is very quick, tastes great and you can | | | | cook. Cook for 8-9 hours on Low and 5 on High. |
| customize it to your families tastes and size. | | | | Serve with your choice of veggie. |
| Chicken Rice | | | | Serves 4. |
| 3 c cooked rice (you can use white, brown, instant, or | | | | This recipe cost a little more, but I average about $6, |
| even Rice-a-Roni) | | | | so that is $1.50 per person. At that price you should be |
| 2 Chicken breast cooked and cubed (I will cook 5-6 | | | | able to stay under budget every month for food, or |
| breast for my family of 4 and then freeze the other | | | | just reduce how much you budget. |
| rest) | | | | I hope you have enjoyed this recipes and look forward |
| 1-2 c of your choice of frozen veggies (I personally like | | | | to teaching you more. |
| something green, like broccoli, peas, or green beans | | | | |