“The biggest benefit of meal planning is saving time – if you meal plan then you’re not standing at the grocery store right before dinnertime trying to figure out what to cook! I like to map out my grocery list based on where each item is located in the store, so I can breeze through my shopping trip. What meal planning strategies do you use at the grocery store?”
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—Tina from Mommy's Kitchen Find me on Facebook!Coat a frying pan or stovetop grill with ¼ cup oil. Cook the chicken breasts until lightly browned on each side (8-10 minutes total). Chop chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Cook the spaghetti per package directions. Cook to al dente, drain and set aside.
Chop up all the vegetables. Melt margarine in a small skillet and add the vegetables. Sauté vegetables until they are tender and translucent in color.
In a large bowl combine VELVEETA, chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Place in microwave and cook on low for 5-7 minutes or until mixture is smooth and cheese is melted (you can also use the defrost setting). To the cheese mixture add cooked vegetables with butter, spaghetti noodles and chicken pieces. Stir to combine.
Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and add combined mixture. Top finished casserole with eight ounces of shredded cheddar cheese. Place casserole in a preheated 350 degree oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and casserole is bubbly. Remove from oven. Let cool and serve.
Time saver note: If a 9x13 inch dish is too large for your family you can prepare (2) 8x8 inch size. Serve one for dinner and freeze the second one for a quick meal another night. To freeze, assemble casserole and then cover the unbaked casserole with plastic wrap, and two layers of foil. Date and place in freezer. To cook, remove casserole from the freezer. Defrost and proceed with baking instructions.