This creamy and delicious Chicken & Wild Rice dinner is so comforting after a long day at work! The best part is you can do some of the prep work in the morning and the slow cooker does the rest. The mushrooms release their savory, amazing flavor as everything cooks throughout the day. This is a stand-by in my kitchen and very easy to make. When you sear the chicken breasts first and then place them in the slow cooker, you get the crispy, browned chicken on the outside and tenderness on the inside. The hearty goodness of long grain and wild rice add such a delicious complement! The recipe can easily be doubled if you're serving a larger crowd. Add a simple salad and some rolls and you've just prepared the yummiest of dinners for your family! 2 4oz. packages long grain and wild rice mix (I used Farmhouse brand) 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness 1 T. canola oil 1 t. butter 1/2 cup diced white onion 8 oz. sliced mushroo
I don't know many people who can resist the creamy goodness of pasta! It is so versatile and so comforting! It's interesting how preparing food for you friends and loved ones can evoke memories of love and joy. The last time I made this mouth-watering, one-pot dish, I was watching the absolutely charming movie, Cafe Society. My two college-age children had come over for dinner and a movie. Yep, I made this recipe that night. Cafe Society and Creamy Florentine Pasta will forever be lovingly linked in my heart. This recipe is one of my favorites and it is simple to make! It only takes 30 minutes and you cook everything in the same pan. No messy bowls, saucepans, etc. You can also make this delicious pasta dinner without the meat. It is yummy either way! 1 lb. of chicken breasts, diced (optional) 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 T butter 2 minced garlic cloves 1 t. salt 1 t. black pepper 1/2 t. paprika 1/4 cup minced sun-dried tomato