Today I'm sharing a quick and easy, kid-friendly family favorite: Chicken Caruso. I've been eating this meal since I was a kid, and now my kids love it, too. My favorite thing about this recipe? When the kids hear what's for dinner, they say, "Yay!" instead of, "But I don't like that!"
Hopefully, this recipe will make mealtime more pleasant at your house too! It's quick, easy, and can be made with leftovers. (The best part for a mom with a Celiac kiddo? The only ingredient needed to make it gluten free is gluten-free pasta.)
Chicken Caruso
- 1-1 ½ c macaroni (I used Heartland Gluten Free Fusili Pasta, but any pasta will work)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 c shredded cheddar cheese
- 6-8 slices of bacon--regular or turkey (cooked and crumbled)
- 1-2 c cooked cubed chicken (leftover rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 c (or more) cooked peas
- salt and pepper to taste
Cook and drain pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, cook peas and fry bacon and onion together. (Turkey bacon cooks much more slowly than onions. If you use turkey bacon, cook the bacon partially before adding the onions.) Drain grease and return to pan. Add cooked macaroni and remaining ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, and reheat if necessary.
Enjoy!
Before we get on with the party, have you seen some of my other yummy gluten-free recipes? The images below are linked:
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Sandi
Thanks for hosting! Its great to have so many wonderful gluten free recipes in one spot!
This week I'm sharing my Basic Bread recipe that is not only gluten free, but yeast, dairy and sugar free as well! Hope you enjoy it!
http://www.sandisallergyfreerecipes.com/2012/11/basic-bread-gluten-free-yeast-freesugar.html
Have a great week!
Julie Moore
Thank you for featuring my Garlic Mashed Potatoes! :) I grabbed a feature button.
This week, I linked up 2 recipes:
1. Pumpkin Smoothies (Soy, Fish, Nut, Egg and Wheat-Free, Can Be Milk-Free and Diabetic Friendly). This is a delicious and super easy alternative to Pumpkin Pie!
2. Orange Cranberry Muffins (Soy, Fish and Nut-Free, Can Be Egg, Wheat and Milk-Free). These are my ultimate favorite muffin.
Thanks for hosting, as always, Heidi! :)
Jennifer @ 20 something allergies and counting...down
Thanks for hosting Heidi!
This week, I'm sharing another real food recipe, and you don't have to be a hardcore real foodie to enjoy it. ;) Mustard braised rabbit is a perfect cold weather dish. It's grain-free and safe for those with almost all food allergies (except mustard of course). I also share how I make my absolute favorite condiment, kombucha brown mustard, for the first time.
Mustard Braised Rabbit
http://www.20somethingallergies.com/mustard-braised-rabbit/
Danielle @ Poor and Gluten Free
Thanks for hosting, Heidi :) This week I've shared a recipe for baked, coconut breaded Swiss chard stems. It's just one of the ways I use up all those pretty stems left over from making green juice and steamed veggies :)
Vicky
Hi! Thank you for hosting! I shared my almond milk recipe today. Have a lovely week!
Dina-Marie @ Cultured Palate
Thanks for hosting! I am posting from the first time from my new site "Cultured Palate" and am sharing two items. First, I shared a Video on How to Make Yogurt which is so easy without a yogurt maker. Second, I shared Pumpkin Preparation.
Have a great week!
http://myculturedpalate.com/blog/2012/11/07/making-yogurt-video-class/
Anne-Marie Cain
Thanks for hosting! This week I'm sharing my recipe for a low-carb mock sweet potato casserole made with cauliflower and roasted butternut squash. It's also grain-free and sugar-free! :)
http://www.annemariecain.com/sweet-faux-tato-casserole-low-carb/
Anne-Marie
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Hi Heidi! Thank for featuring my Chicken Marbella! I shared three more goodies this week: A great basic gluten free stuffing, a quick and fun cookie pop, and a Paleo pepperoni pizza casserole!
Tiffany/MyCrowdedKitchen
Thank you for dropping by my place and for inviting me to your lovely link party. Looking forward to visiting others. Have a great week!
Heather @Gluten-Free Cat
What a great event! I'm so glad that I can finally participate. My computer died on Sunday! So a little late, but I've linked up my Raw Soaked Granola.
Great chicken recipe! I'd just have to make it without the peas. There are exactly 3 foods in the world that I dislike, and peas are one of them. Isn't that terrible? A foodie who doesn't like peas?
Have a great week!
Heather
Jessi @ Practically Functional
Ooh yum, that looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
Marcie
I love pasta, this sounds really good. Thanks so much for sharing on "I GottaTry That"
Have a great Thanksgiving.
Marcie
Danielle @ Poor and Gluten Free
This looks delicious and simple! Thanks for sharing it on Waste Not Want Not Wednesday, I've pinned it on my WNWN board, too :)
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Featuring YOU today! Hope you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/11/take-look-at-you-my-favorite.html
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma)
Thanks for linking up at Gluten Free Fridays, its always great to see what you share! :) I have this recipe pinned to our pinterest board!
Paula
Wow, love this. Pinned to my SD board. Thanks for joining Saturday Dishes. ~ Paula
Holly
Made this tonight when I googled "leftover chicken." YUM! Thanks!
Holly
...the chicken caruso!