Cheesy Orzo Pasta Recipe
Cheesy orzo pasta is a stovetop side with melted Colby Jack, butter, and a small amount of lemon zest. The pasta is boiled and drained, then loosened with reserved cooking liquid for a creamy coating without cream.
Main Dishes
Mexican Pulled Chicken
Mexican pulled chicken is a skillet filling seasoned with chili powder, cumin, garlic, and oregano. The chicken is browned, gently cooked in broth, and shredded for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or salads.
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Bowtie Pasta
Marry me chicken bowtie pasta combines thin chicken strips and farfalle in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan. The sauce stays loose enough to coat the pasta rather than setting into a thick flour-based gravy.
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken fettuccine alfredo pairs seared chicken cutlets with long noodles in a garlic, cream, and Parmesan sauce. Thin cutlets cook evenly, while gentle heat keeps the sauce smooth enough to coat the pasta.
Easy Lasagna Recipe (No Boil Noodles)
Easy lasagna layers no boil noodles with beef-and-sausage tomato sauce, ricotta filling, and a mozzarella topping. A covered bake gives the dry noodles time to soften in the sauce before the cheese browns.
French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole
French onion chicken orzo casserole combines sweet caramelized onions, prepared chicken, thyme, and creamy orzo under melted mozzarella. The onions build the flavor before the pasta simmers in broth and cream.
Chicken Bacon Egg Noodle Casserole
Chicken bacon egg noodle casserole combines prepared shredded chicken, tender noodles, sour cream, and condensed soup beneath a Cheddar-and-bacon topping. The creamy filling bakes in a covered dish before a short uncovered finish.
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes with Provolone
Philly cheesesteak sloppy joes combine browned ground beef, peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a thickened filling with melted Provolone. Toasted brioche buns hold the saucy mixture for four sandwiches.
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
Gnocchi with tomato sauce combines soft potato dumplings with a garlicky crushed-tomato sauce, fresh basil, and torn mozzarella. It is a stovetop recipe with a generous tomato coating and cheese added at serving.
Easy Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers with Honey Garlic Sauce
Grilled Asian chicken skewers pair chicken breast with a sweet-tangy honey garlic sauce thickened on the stovetop. A late brush of glaze adds shine while reducing the chance that the sugars burn over the grill.