Crockpot Cream Cheese/Tomato Chicken

I saw a recipe on Pinterest for super easy chicken made in the crockpot. But of course, I did not follow the recipe and let me tell you, it turned out really good! Full of flavor and very easy to make.

Here is the pin that was my inspiration in case you like this way better... Easy Chicken Dinner

I served it with vegetarian re-fried beans and tortilla chips, but you could also serve it with rice or wrapped in tortillas. I also topped it with avocado and cheese.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of chicken breast tenderloins (thawed)
• 1 package cream cheese
• 1 can Rotel (tomato and green chillies)
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 small can corn (drained)
• 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
• 1 potato (peeled and diced)
• Worcestershire sauce (a few dashes)
• Cumin (to taste)
• Cliantro (to taste)
• Season Salt (to taste)

 Put all items in the crockpot and stir. Cook on high for about 4 hours. Make sure chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.

That's it! Hope you enjoy. Leave me a comment and let me know.

Cheers!
CC

Fall Flavored Apple Dip

If you read my posts, you know by now I can never just use some one's recipe....I saw a post about apple dip, then my friend Jessica sent me a recipe she uses (which I will have to try because it sounds amazing)...and then...I made my version. :) If you are longing for Fall flavors, this snack will hit the spot!

Ingredients

• 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 1 tablespoon butter

Mix all ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate for at least two hours.Serve with your favorite apples. I like Honey Crisp. Mmmmm!!

Cheers!
CC

Bacon, Cream Cheese, Egg Breakfast Muffin

Bacon....yum! Sorry this picture does not do justice to how tasty this was.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices cooked bacon (I like to use maple bacon)
• 1 egg scrambled 
• 1 English muffin (whole grain), toasted
• Schmear of cream cheese

Put it all together and eat! TIP: An easy way to make a scrambled egg...crack egg into a coffee mug, add a splash of milk and whisk with a fork. Microwave for a minute. It will be the perfect size for your English muffin. If you are feeling adventurous...add some jelly on top of the cream cheese. The best is blackberry or boysenberry (or as they call it here, black raspberry).

Cheers!
CC

Cream Cheese & Jam French Toast Sammy

Liv (my 15 month old) loves to eat dry cereal and a scrambled egg with cheese for breakfast. It's pretty typical...but lately I've been wanting to switch up her breakfast routine. At breakfast time, I just want whatever I make to be easy, quick, and yummy. I am not a morning person...so cooking with a cup of coffee in one hand is a must! My first thought was french toast with Nutella (yum)...but then I remembered this cafe my mom used to take me to that served cream cheese and jam sandwiches. And ding...the light bulb went off in my head. French Toast Sammy with cream cheese and jam in the middle. Delicious!

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• splash of milk
• 3 drops vanilla
• 2 slices of bread
• cream cheese
• jam

Heat a skillet on medium heat with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking. Whisk egg, milk, and vanilla together in a shallow bowl. Soak both sides of bread in the egg mixture and immediately place in skillet. Cook both sides for several minutes to ensure egg is cooked through. Smear with cream cheese and jam and serve as a sandwich.

You can also switch it up with cream cheese and honey, peanut butter and honey (or syrup), add cinnamon to the egg mixture, or use cream cheese and fresh fruit. Be creative!

Cheers!
CC

Strawberry Cream Cheese Yumminess

The Commissary where I do my grocery shopping had strawberries on sale for just $1. I do love strawberries! So I made pancakes one morning topped with Nutella and strawberries...but what to do with the rest...hmmm...strawberries and cream cheese are delicious. Hence an idea was born. This is a great dessert or even part of a balanced breakfast.

Mine looks a little lopsided...but it tasted delicious!

Ingredients:

• 1 can Pillsbury crescent rolls
• 1/2 package of strawberries, sliced
• 8 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out the dough onto a cookie sheet but do not separate the rolls. Mix together cream cheese, vanilla, almond extract, and sugar. Smooth out half the mixture onto the dough. Place strawberries on half the dough and fold the other half over...pinch sides to close it up and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Cheers!
CC

Did you make this? Make any changes? Let me know your thoughts!