The lights are buzzing above me, the piles of paperwork are almost
burying me and it's still only 2pm in the afternoon. Nothing wrong with
this scenario; it's just another day at work. I sniff...someone's
lunch smells divine. My mouths is salivating. Suddenly, my friend and
co-worker turns the corner with TWO plates of Mushroom Chicken over
rice. Today I will name her my BEST CO-WORKER FRIEND! She's told me
about this recipe before, how tasty and easy it is but now I get to be
the judge. Woa, she was right. The day totally changes because I am
now loaded with a new recipe, to impress my husband, and a happy tummy.
Kerstin and I love to take our "breathers" at work and swap awesome
recipes. Kerstin and her husband both work, like us and so she loves
her crock pot meals. Here is the recipe:
3-4 thawed chicken breasts (sliced in half)
In a saucepan, melt the 8 oz tub of chive and onion cream cheese with 3/4 stick of butter. Add the italian dressing seasoning mix, chicken broth, and cream of mushroom. Stir until it is all mixed together and pour the melted mixture over the mushrooms and chicken.
Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2 1/2 hours.
Kerstin is always getting me excited about the delicious meals she makes and especially loves how the house smells so good when she gets home from work. I love that she shares her fun with me and also lets me get excited with her. Sharing recipes and creativity has really helped the hours pass more quickly at work and helped become close friends!
3-4 thawed chicken breasts (sliced in half)
1 carton of fresh mushrooms
8 oz. Chive & Onion Cream Cheese
3/4 stick of butter (not margarine)
1 package Dry Italian Dressing Seasoning Mix (Find near Ranch & other dressing packets)
8 oz. Chive & Onion Cream Cheese
3/4 stick of butter (not margarine)
1 package Dry Italian Dressing Seasoning Mix (Find near Ranch & other dressing packets)
1 can of Chicken Broth (low sodium)
1 can of Cream of Mushroom (Garlic and Herb)
Spinach (optional)
Spray crockpot with Pam Spray really well (esp. on sides). Lay Chicken in bottom and put a whole carton of mushrooms (sliced) all over chicken.
1 can of Cream of Mushroom (Garlic and Herb)
Spinach (optional)
Spray crockpot with Pam Spray really well (esp. on sides). Lay Chicken in bottom and put a whole carton of mushrooms (sliced) all over chicken.
In a saucepan, melt the 8 oz tub of chive and onion cream cheese with 3/4 stick of butter. Add the italian dressing seasoning mix, chicken broth, and cream of mushroom. Stir until it is all mixed together and pour the melted mixture over the mushrooms and chicken.
Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2 1/2 hours.
optional: Add spinach leafs in about 30 minutes before it's finished cooking.
This is a very salty dish and so leave out some of the Dry Italian Dressing Mix if you want it less salty.
When it is done cooking, use a fork and spoon to shred the chicken while it is still in the crock pot.
This is a very salty dish and so leave out some of the Dry Italian Dressing Mix if you want it less salty.
When it is done cooking, use a fork and spoon to shred the chicken while it is still in the crock pot.
Kerstin said that this food reminds her of her grandmother's country cooking. It's "feel good food" that makes her feel at home and think of Grandma.
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| Kerstin & her Grandmother |
Kerstin is always getting me excited about the delicious meals she makes and especially loves how the house smells so good when she gets home from work. I love that she shares her fun with me and also lets me get excited with her. Sharing recipes and creativity has really helped the hours pass more quickly at work and helped become close friends!
