Chicken Stew & Savory Grilled Cheese

A great recipe to start off the first day of spring! This warm but light stew is very tasty and filled with lots of protein and veggies!
I had said i was starting monday, but I forgot that thursday's is chinese night so I kinda moved things around.





Chicken Stew
ingredients:

1~pound bonless skinless chicken breasts,cut into 1-inch cubes
1~ tbsp olive oil
1~package (16oz) frozen veggies for stew(really anything u like)
1~jar of chicken gravy
1/2~tsp dried thyme
1/4~tsp rubbed sage
1/4~tsp pepper

In a large saucepan, brown chicken in oil over med. heat for 4-6 mins/ or until no longer pink. Drain if necessary.Stir in the remaining ingredients. bring to boil. Reduce heat; Cover and simmer for 15 mins or until veggies are tender.(I did 20 mins)
I also sauted onions, garlic and celery and added it to the mix...

Savory Grilled Cheese
 This sandwich was a great hit! This herb butter gives this sandwich a great taste!

Ingredients:

1/4~cup of butter,softened                 

1/2~ tsp dried parsley flakes

1/2~tsp dried oregano

1/4~tsp garlic powder

montery jack cheese slices

provlone cheese slices

whole wheat bread slices

In a small bowl, combine butter, parsley,oregano and garlic powder and set aside. Place cheese on four slices (or how ever many u would like to make) top with remaining bread. Spread outside of each of each sanwich with 2 tbsp of butter. In skillet over med. heat, toast sandwiches 4-5 mins on each side or until bread is lightly browned and cheese is melted.



Eli said it was Very Good!



I enjoyed it very much!