Red Beans and Rice

Easy Red Beans and Rice (3 Servings)
1 1/2 lbs. kielbasa (save the rest for breakfast), sliced
1 tsp. veg. oil
1/2 C. chopped green bell pepper
1/4 C. chopped onion
15.5 oz. can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp. creole seasoning
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. boil and bag rice, for serving (you can make your own rice, but just as elastic is my friend, so is boil in the bag)
Heat the oil in a medium size skillet over med. high heat. Add the kielbasa and cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to brown. Reduce the heat to med, and add the drained beans, pepper and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes add all the spices, toss and cook for 1 minute. Serve over the rice.

Courtesy Janet's Appalachian Kitchen
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Chicken Artichoke Dip Casserole

Chicken Artichoke Dip Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules or 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, packed in water, chopped
• 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 10 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. Prepare a large casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Dissolve the chicken bouillon in the water. Cook the rice in the chicken stock on the stove, or in a rice cooker. When rice is finished cooking, spoon into the casserole dish in an even layer.
3. In a medium skillet, saute the mushrooms in the olive oil. When mushrooms have softened, add the white wine, and continue to simmer for three to four minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and mushrooms (with the juices from the pan). Mix well.
5. Salt and pepper the cubed chicken breasts to taste. Layer the chicken on top of the rice in the casserole dish.
6. Spread the artichoke and mushroom mixture over the chicken.
7. Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the top, if desired.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through, and the top becomes bubbly and golden brown.

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