RecipesSavory-Crust Chicken Pie Everyone will love the hearty combination of vegetables, chicken and sauce in this unique version of chicken potpie. And the tasty homemade crust is so simple to prepare.
RecipesMeaty Spinach Manicotti This hearty stuffed pasta dish will feed a crowd. Tangy tomato sauce tops manicotti that’s filled with a mouthwatering blend of Italian sausage, chicken, spinach and mozzarella cheese. Be prepared to share the recipe!—Pat Schroeder, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
RecipesChicken & Cheese Noodle Bake This is the recipe my daughters and I often make for new parents when they come home from the hospital. With its creamy spaghetti filling and melted cheese topping, this casserole holds a nice cut and comforts hungry tummies. —Fancheon Resler, Bluffton, Indiana
RecipesThree-Cheese Chicken Bake This is a hearty, comforting casserole that’s always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and interesting colors ensures I come home with an empty dish! —Vicki Raatz, Waterloo, Wisconsin
RecipesCreamy Chicken Potpie My aunt came up with this recipe, and I tweaked it to fit my family’s tastes. I think they like it so much because of the sage—it brings a totally different flavor to the dish. —Lysa Davis, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
RecipesSesame Chicken Wings Many times I’ve taken this dish to church dinners and I’m always asked for the recipe. It’s a super appetizer for any gathering.
RecipesBasil Chicken with Smoked Tomato Jam I grow my own herbs and veggies in the summer, and when they are at peak, I incorporate them into my recipes. This is one I developed using fresh basil, parsley and tomatoes when they were at their best and ripest. —Sheryl Little, Cabot, Arkansas
RecipesChampion Chicken Puffs My guests peel rubber getting to the table to munch on these chicken puffs. The tender bites are made with hassle-free refrigerated crescent rolls and a flavorful chicken and cream cheese filling. —Amber Kimmich, Powhatan, Virginia
RecipesChicken with Potato Stuffing Meet the Cook: This is a great Sunday meal or “company dish” – as long as you’re prepared with second helpings! My husband and I have two sons…3 and almost 1. We live in the country. He is a large-animal veterinarian; I give music lessons. -Carla Kreider, Quarryville, Pennsylvania
RecipesHerb-Brined Cornish Game Hens Instead of a turkey or a big roast, why not serve individual Cornish game hens for the holidays? They cook in a fraction of the time and they’re guaranteed to impress all your guests. —Shannon Roum, Cudahy, Wisconsin
RecipesBroccoli-Chicken Cups I first sampled these when my cousin made them for a bridal shower. All the ladies raved over the fantastic flavor of their individual “casseroles.” —Shirley Gerber, Roanoke, Illinois
RecipesBuffalo Chicken Quesadillas My buffalo chicken quesadillas are filling enough to serve as a meal and versatile enough to win big points as a snack while the big game is on. Feel free to sub in your favorite flavored tortillas. Or kick up the spice factor with pepper jack cheese instead of the Mexican blend. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
RecipesChicken and Potato Bake “On evenings I’m busy helping our two kids with homework and don’t have time to spend in the kitchen, I rely on this easy recipe,” relates Debbi Mullins of Canoga Park, California. Italian dressing gives fast flavor to the juicy chicken and tender potatoes in this satisfying supper.
RecipesSour Cream Chicken I like this sour cream chicken because you can make it ahead of time. Simply chill the chicken and sour cream mixture together overnight. Then coat it with bread crumbs the next day. —Nancy Stec, Upperco, Maryland
RecipesItalian Spaghetti with Chicken & Roasted Vegetables When I get a craving for homemade tomato sauce, I make a zesty batch to toss with chicken and veggies. The flavors do wonders for penne, too. —Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland