Gail's Recipe Station

Penne Pasta with Creamy Chicken, Mushrooms, & Asparagus   This creamy and comforting pasta dish is packed with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh asparagus. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe will have your Facebook followers asking for seconds!  Serves 4-6   Ingredients   12 oz penne pasta 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces Salt and pepper, to taste 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup chicken broth ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp dried thyme Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)   Instructions   Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.   In the s...

Mushroom Pork Chops These pork chops with cream of mushroom soup are quick and easy, but very delicious. This is one of my family's favorite dinners served with brown rice. Submitted by mmcgee Prep Time:10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time:40 mins Servings:4 Ingredients 4 pork chops salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste ½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, chopped 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup Directions Gather all ingredients. Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Brown chops on both sides over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet; transfer browned chops to a plate. Add mushrooms and onion to the same skillet and sauté for one minute. Arrange browned chops on top of mushroom mixture. Pour soup over chops. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until chops are cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 20 to 3...

QUICK AND EASY BONELESS PORK CHOPS Ready In: 25mins Ingredients: 4 Yields: 4 pork chops Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon ground pepper 4 boneless pork chops, 1/4 inch thick DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees farenheit. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in oven proof skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides; add to skillet. Saute until golden brown: about 2 minute. Flip, cook two more minute. Place pan in oven; roast until cooked through. About 10- 20 minutes.

Oven Baked Boneless Pork Chops Yield: 4 servings Author: RecipeTeacher Total Time: 25 minutes Succulent, mouthwatering boneless pork chops are expertly seasoned and baked to perfection right in your own oven. This no-hassle, no-fuss recipe uses straightforward ingredients and steps to provide a speedy, sensational dinner for any evening of the week. Ingredients 4 boneless pork chops, at least 1″ thick 2 tbs brown sugar 1 tbs smoked paprika 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp ground mustard 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1.5 tbs olive oil Instructions Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. In a small bowl, combine all the dry ingredients to make the seasoning rub. ...

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Party Sandwich (TNT) Ingredients    1 large rotisserie chicken breast, cut into small cubes or shredded 1 stalk of celery diced 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach 6 tbs mayonnaise   ⅛ teaspoon salt to taste ⅛ teaspoon Penzeys Fox Point seasoning ⅛ teaspoon pepper to taste Instructions In a large bowl combine chicken, celery, onion, cranberries, and pecans. Stir to combine. Add into chicken salad mayonnaise, salt, Fox Point seasoning, and pepper. Mix well (and store in fridge for about 30 minutes, as that helps blend the flavor better). Serve on a bed of lettuce or toasted bread slices (or simply eat the salad in a bowl). Gail's Notes: This is one of my favorite chicken salad party sandwiches EVER! Very tasty!

Easy Homemade Chili (TNT) This homemade chili is delicious and goes great with cornbread or over corn chips for a chili pie! I like to use spicy pinto beans but if you use regular beans, you can up the chili powder in this recipe. Submitted by Tobi Hargis Prep Time:10 mins Cook Time:20 mins Total Time:30 mins Servings:6 Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1 ½ cups water, or as needed (Optional) 1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste 1 pinch garlic powder salt and pepper to taste Directions Place ground beef and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until meat is browned and onion is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, kidney beans, and stewed tomatoes with juice. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can add water. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Brin...

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (TNT) Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is one of the best recipes for easy entertaining! Cook it in the oven or air fryer, on the grill, or stove. Crispy and flavorful! Prep: 10 minutes mins Cook: 25 minutes mins Total: 35 minutes mins Servings: 8 bundles Ingredients 1 pound asparagus spears trimmed (about 20 to 24 spears) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 8 strips thick-cut bacon Instructions Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. For easy cleanup, line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the asparagus in a large bowl or on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with pepper. Toss to coat. Count the spears and divide the total number by 8. Gather that number of spears (likely 2 to 4 spears, depending upon their thickness) and hold them together in a single bundle. St...

Crustless Quiche Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr Serves 6 to 8 This crustless quiche recipe is just as delicious as a classic one, but it's so much simpler to make! Serve it with a green salad and fresh fruit for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Gluten-free. Ingredients: • 6 large eggs • ½ cup milk • ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pie dish • 2 shallots, thinly sliced (⅔ cup) • 3 cups small broccoli florets, 6 ounces • ¼ cup water • 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese, 2 ounces • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or chopped fresh chives Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch or 9.5-inch pie dish. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and several grinds of pepper. 3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the broc...