If someone is sick, had surgery, came home with a new baby, or just having a rough time… we ladies at my church rally together and start cooking. It is what we do to help each other. Honestly, I am usually the ring leader as I create a meal organizer at CareCalendar.org to help organize the meals. As you all know, I enjoy cooking and know it is a way I can help. One of my favorite recipes to share is Cheesy Shells and Chicken.
Well, this past week the roles were reversed. I had surgery to remove skin cancer off my face. I also injured my shoulder limiting what I could do around the house. Having both happen at the same time, shut me down and left me useless. My friends rallied and brought meals and arranged play-dates for my daughter during the day. What a blessing!!!!
All the meals were great – but I have to tell you there was an awesome pasta dish which I HAD TO SHARE with you! My friend was gracious enough to share th
e link to the recipe she used. It was SO awesome and I cannot wait to make it myself. I also found the same recipe on KraftRecipes.com. I will be sharing the recipe from KraftRecipes.
This recipe calls for a product I have been curious about using. Now I know how good it is – PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme.
- 1tsp. oil
- 1lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 cups cooked farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
- 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
- 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
- HEAT oven to 375ºF.
- HEAT oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir 6 to 7 min. or until chicken is done. Stir in all remaining ingredients except bacon.
- SPOON into 1-1/2 qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
- BAKE 25 min. or until heated through, uncovering and sprinkling with bacon after 15 min.
My recovery is going well and I am so grateful for my friends who have come to the aide of my family.
FYI, over the next few weeks I will be taking a bit of a blog vacation. I will still be posting the linky tool, but probably won’t actually be sharing a recipe myself. I do not want to let you miss out on all the great recipes from our Tempt My Tummy community, so never fear – the linky tool will be up and running. 🙂
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Your recipe sounds delicious! I’ve been wanting to try Philadelphia Cooking Creme myself.
Sounds like you have wonderful friends! Hope you feel better after your surgeries. Thanks for hosting!
Hi Lisa,
Sure hope you are well into recovery and feeling much better. Food from our friends always makes me feel better. Have a good week and thanks for hosting.
Miz Helen
Thank you Miz Helen. 🙂
That looks delicious and easy- two of my favorite words! I love using cream cheese in these sorts of recipes… it gives and instant creaminess.
Thanks for hosting this fun party each week!
i love Philadelphia cooking creme! I linked up a tasty soup recipe that’s as good served HOT as it is served COLD. enjoy
That recipe looks fabulous! I have tried one recipe with the cooking creams and loved it 🙂
This looks SO delicious! I am so sorry to hear about your surgery and will pray that your recovery is going well. Many blessings, Lisa
Oh wow. I hope the surgery was successful, and I’m glad to hear that you’re recovering! I had never heard of the cooking creme. I’m not sure if I’m intrigued or confused by it 😉
Michelle, I had seen it in the store, but never used it before. I was tasty… Thanks for the well wishes, also.
Sounds delicious… providing a meal for someone in need is such a blessing!
So glad your recover is going well! What a blessing our church families can be 🙂 Also, this recipe sounds yummy, I think my husband would love it. Plus, I’ve been wanting to try out that Philadelphia Cream Cheese cooking stuff, so thanks!
church families can be the best! I’vre never heard of that cream cheese , then again I don’t venture towards cream chese till the holidays lol! the recipe sounds wonderful, praying for a continual healing
Helen
Hi!
Thanks for letting me share my own recipe of healthy, fabulously tasty, frozen yogurt!
Here’s the link: http://www.momessentials.net/fabulous-family-frozen-yogurt/
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