In the never ending quest for family friendly recipes that can be put together on the fly, I ran across this unbelievably easy and delish dish. This home-style chicken bake is a great take on the classic chicken pot pie- a staple comfort food from my own childhood- and can literally be done in 35 minutes, from start to finish (with pre-grilled chicken breasts**).
My husband and kids enjoyed this dish, and the taste was good enough that they didn’t even question the amount of vegetables it included (score!). I’m looking forward to using this recipe often during the fall and winter months, when we are rushed with practices and games and the weather craves warm comfort foods.
Recipe:
2 grilled chicken breasts, cubed
1 12oz bag frozen mixed vegetables
1 can 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken soup
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 cup Bisquick (or other mix)
½ cup Milk (we use Fat Free)
1 large egg
Preheat oven to 400˚. In 9” pie pan, mix chicken, frozen veggies, soup (soup only– do not add milk/water), and salt/pepper so that all ingredients are coated well with the soup. In medium bowl mix Bisquick, milk and egg well. Pour over top of chicken mix in pie pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and to edges. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
We cut this into 4 even servings, which was about perfect for our family. The nutritional information per serving (for 4 servings) is below. Enjoy!!
Calories- 340; Total Fat- 12g; Carbohydrate- 33g; Protein- 21g
**When menu planning, we make sure that certain ingredients can be used in multiple meals throughout the week. Chicken (and ground turkey, of course-haha) is always used multiple times in our house during the week so when we prepare grilled chicken, I will prepare extra at the same time and store in the refrigerator for the next recipe.
Alright all- before I get into this review I have to apologize for being so absent for so long. We have had way too much going on at our house, and time is speeding by like you wouldn’t believe! I am really going to push for a more regular posting schedule (at least once per week)! Please, hold me accountable!!
As for the August Fix- I didn’t give Kristen (my amazing stylist) any direction for wants and needs this month, and instead let her use her imagination and go wild! Her note read:
“Hi Kristin, I had so much fun styling this colorful Fix for you! I’m so glad you loved the jeans, I think almost all Stitch Fix employees own them because they are such a great fit! I pulled two new tops for you to wear with your jeans. The pink Collective Concepts cold shoulder top is very boho inspired and a great staple for summer. I also thought you would love the Skies are Blue crochet back top. Back details are a big trend right now and I didn’t want you to miss out! Add a splash of color to your look with the green Miz Mooz slip-on sneakers. For a nice date night, pair the Papermoon maxi dress with scrappy wedges and your chunky Bay to Baubles necklace from your May Fix. Have fun! I can’t wait to read your next blog post! xo, Kristin M”
A few things about her note:
This is the Bay to Baubles necklace (see my June Stitch Fix review) she talks about in her note. I have gotten a lot of wear out of it- both dressing up and down.
She also mentions the Kut from Kloth Kate Distressed Boyfriend Jean. Those jeans (which I absolutely love) are featured below, as well as in my July Stitch Fix Review.
She must have been reading my mind on the Papermoon dress because hubby and I are so in need of a date night 😉
As for the actual review…
Skies are Blue Visperas Crochet Back Top – $48
Visperas Crochet Back Top
Visperas Crochet Back Top
This top is adorable (shown above with the Kate distressed jean Kristen mentioned from my July Fix)! The 100% Polyester material, which can be hand washed, actually feels more like silk and, though it looks black from afar, the pattern is a super delicate black and cream polka dot. The cream crochet back detail is gorgeous as well. This top is totally something I can see myself in but there are already leave falling in my yard (yikes!!), which means fall is coming. I would hate to cover the back detail with a jacket or sweater, and had to turn this cutie down.
Verdict- Returned
Collective Concepts Atalya Cold Shoulder Top – $48
Atalya Cold Shoulder Top
Unfortunately, nothing about this shirt tickled my fancy. While I do like the color pink, it is never a color I buy or am drawn to for clothing, and the orange accents made it even less appealing to me. It is definitely boho, just not my style boho. It is 100% Polyester and Dry Clean only (that would make it a no by itself!). Again, the Kate distressed jeans from July’s Fix are also shown above with this top (I told you I loved them!!).
Verdict- Returned
Pixley Royce Hi-Lo Dress – $78
Royce Hi-Lo Dress
Royce Hi-Lo Dress
This dress is great! The pattern is flattering, as is the cut, and I love that the back is longer than the front. I think this dress could is perfect alone, but is also awesome paired with a blazer (like shown above). It is 100% Polyester (whoa- lots of Polyester this month!) and hand washable. My son loved this dress, and was heart broken that I put it in the return pile. Why, you ask? Well- I could really only take one dress this month and, well- you’ll see…
Verdict- Returned
Papermoon Jayne Knit Maxi Dress – $68
Jayne Knit Maxi Dress
I have been on the hunt for a great maxi dress for some time, but have constantly found something I don’t like about whichever one I try on. That was totally not the case with this one! The colors and pattern were already a win, as was the 100% Rayon being hand washable. The high neck and high waist are super flattering, and I loved the shape of the dress once I tried it on. This dress is a total winner, beating out the Hi-Lo dress AND earning a permanent spot in my closet. This dress will translate really well into fall with a simple jean jacket and will be perfect for that well-deserved hubby date night (you were right Kristen!!)
Verdict- Kept
Mix Mooz Serafina Slip-On Sneakers – $59
Miz Mooz Slip-On Sneakers
I tried these memory foam soled sneakers on with my Jayne Knit Maxi Dress just for “kicks” and loved the pop of comfort and color. I know these sneakers would also go well with shorts, jeans, whatever…, and they are crazy comfortable. My problem with sneakers (I hate to say this) is that I am pretty crazy loyal to either A) my chucks or B) my workout shoes. Maybe one day I will step outside my box and into something super cute, like these, but today is just not the day.
Verdict- Returned
Kristen pulled together another great Fix for August! I cannot wait to see what September brings (just in time for my birthday)!!
A note about Stitch Fix:
It’s a super easy to use service…you fill out a style profile, choose the prices you would be willing to pay per each item type, and decide how often you want to get styled. You have the option of setting up your own Stitch Fix Pinterest board that your stylist can look at while styling you. A stylist from Stitch Fix will then be your own personal stylist for however often you choose to receive a box, sending you 5 items based on your style profile, Pinterest board, and personal instructions. If you purchase an item, the $20 service fee goes towards it, if you keep all 5 items, they take 25% off, or you can send all the items back and they only keep the $20.
Check out my “fix” above and (stay tuned for future “fixes”), if you are thinking about trying your own “fix”, use this link https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/6200951 (Note: I will get a credit on a future “fix” if you sign up and will thank you tremendously!!)
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