Spicy Chicken Penne

3 slices bacon 2 boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise, and sliced to desired thickness 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped and seeded 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup milk 1 cup shredded LDF Pepper Jack Cheese 1/4 cup […]

White Chili

6 white corn tortillas 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch chunks Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and diced 1 large onion, chopped 1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 […]

Lentil Soup

Serve with hearty bread and green salad. 3 bacon slices 2 cups chopped leek 1 cup chopped onion 3 cups water 2 cups peeled, chopped potato 1 cup dried lentils 3/4 cup chopped carrot 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 ( 16 ounce) can fat-free, less sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup cream 2 tablespoons dry sherry Brown […]

Creamy White Chicken Chili

1-1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed 1 medium onion, small diced 1 Tbls. vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cans cannellini beans (or any white beans, according to personal preference) 10-14.5 oz of chicken broth (depending on how thick you like your chili to be) 2 4-oz cans of chopped green chilies […]

Cauliflower with Crème Dijon

8 servings 2 medium heads cauliflower Crème Dijon: 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup half and half 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice freshly ground black pepper to taste Break cauliflower into flowerets. Steam until tender; drain. In a medium saucepan, melt butter and sir […]

Velvety Smooth Cream of Potato Soup

This soup is easy to prepare and is very comforting. This is not a thick soup, but smooth and velvety with much flavor and very satisfying. A great soup recipe for the cold winter! Ready in 1 1/4 hours; 15 minutes preparation time 4 tablespoons butter 1 stalk celery, sliced – plus leaves 1/2 onion, […]

Jalapeño Cheese Baked Potato Soup

Serve this easy to make soup at your football bowl parties. Keep warm in a slow cooker, so you don’t miss a play! Serve with a tossed salad and artisan bread. 2 very large or 4 medium-sized, unpeeled potatoes; baked, cooled, and cubed (Yukon Gold, or Russet, or combination) 3 slices bacon (cooked, drained, and […]

Irish Chicken and Dumplings

Perfect cold-weather comfort food! 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup 3 cups chicken broth 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. dried sage 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup chopped celery 2 onions, quartered 5 […]

Ham and Asparagus Casserole

1 slice white bread 3 3/4 cups uncooked egg noodles 2 1/2 cups (1 1/2-inch) sliced asparagus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup milk 1 cup fat-free chicken broth 1 tablespoon butter 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 […]

Country Cream of Chicken Chowder

Makes 10 Servings 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups Longmont Dairy Fat Free milk 1 bay leaf 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes 1 package (10 ounces) frozen whole kernel corn 1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut green beans 1 package (10 […]