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Blackstone Bourbon Chicken

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Blackstone Bourbon Chicken Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 25-30 Minutes Total Time: 40-45 Minutes Servings: Ingredients: * 2.5-3 lbs. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (trimmed & cut into 1-inch pieces) * 1 tsp salt * 1/2 tsp Black Pepper * 2-3 tbsp Olive Oil * 1 Medium Onion * 3 Bell Peppers (Green, Red, Yellow/Orange) Sauce: * 1/2 Cup Bourbon (for non-alcohol version: Apple Juice + 1 tsp Vanilla) * 1/3 Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce * 1/2 Cup Packed Brown Sugar * 2 tbsp Honey * 2 tbsp Minced Garlic  * 1 tbsp Ketchup * 2 tsp Ginger * 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Slurry: * 2 tbsp Cornstarch * 2 tbsp Cold Water Directions: 1. In a bowl, whisk together Bourbon, Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar, Honey, Ketchup, Minced Garlic, and Ginger. Place in a saucepan and set aside. 2. Heat the Blackstone to medium-high. Pat the chicken dry, toss with salt & pepper and 2 tbsp of Cornstarch to lightly coat (this helps with browning and helps the sauce to stick).  3. Spray a little oil on the griddle....

Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops

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 Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 3-4 hours/High or 6-7 hours/Low Total Time: 3-7 Hours & 10 minutes Servings: 5 Servings (2 pork chops each) Ingredients: * 10 Boneless Pork Chops * 1 pt Heavy Cream * 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese * 2 Heaping tbsp Minced Garlic or 6 Garlic Cloves (minced) * 1.5 tsp Italian Seasoning *1 tsp Onion Powder * Salt & Pepper Directions: 1. Season the pork chops with Salt & Pepper on both sides. 2. In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, grated parmesan, minced garlic, italian seasoning, and onion powder. 3. Place the pork chops in the slow cooker. For each layer of pork chops, add the mixture on top, ensuring the pork chops are fully coated. 4. Place on the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on low for 3-4 hours. 6. Serve with the creamy garlic parmesan sauce on top. Pairs great with mashed potatoes (sauce used for the gravy), or over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken   Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 4 Hours/High or 6 Hours/Low Total Time: 4-6 Hours & 10 Minutes Servings: 4 Servings Ingredients: * 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts * 1 tbsp Olive Oil * 1 Packet Ranch Seasoning Mix * 2 Cups Heavy Cream * 1 8oz Jar Sundried Tomatoes (Julienne Cut or Chopped) * 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese * 1 tsp Garlic Powder * 1 tsp Onion Powder * Salt & Pepper  Directions: 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper, then sear for 1-3 minutes on each side until slightly browned. 2. Remove chicken breast from heat. Add the chicken breast to the bottom of a crockpot. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, ranch seasoning packet, garlic powder, onion powder, parmesan cheese, and sundried tomatoes. 4. Pour the mixture over the top of the chicken. Make sure that each chicken breast is fully covered with the mixtu...

Steak Fajitas

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  Steak Fajitas Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Pk Soft Tortilla Shells Steak Seasoning: 2 lbs Sirloin Steak 2 Tsp Olive Oil 1 Tsp Cumin 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder 1/2 Tsp Ancho Chili Powder 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper 3 Tsp Minced Garlic Fajitas: 1 Large Onion Sliced 1 Red Bell Pepper Sliced 1 Green Bell Pepper Sliced 1 Yellow Bell Pepper Sliced Salt Pepper Toppings: Shredded Lettuce Tomatoes Diced Sour Cream Rice or Beans Guacamole 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. 2. Combine all steak seasonings in a gallon baggie. Slice Steaks into thin-ish strips and place them in the baggie. Shake to combine. Ensure that all steak bits are coated evenly. 3. Add steak bits to a hot skillet and cook until desired doneness (about 5 minutes for medium rare). Transfer to a plate and set aside. 4. Using the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. 5. Sauté the onions and minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until the onio...

Healthy Chicken Parmesan w/ Vegetables

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  Healthy Chicken Parmesan w/ Vegetables Ingredients: Sided Baking Sheet Aluminum Foil or Parchment Paper Cooking Spray Chicken: 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast 1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/3 Cup Italian Breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1-2 Tsp Minced Garlic 1/2 Tsp Salt 1/2 Tsp Ground Pepper Potatoes: 2 lbs Red Gourmet Potatoes Cut into Halves 2 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tsp Minced Garlic Salt Pepper Green Beans: 1 lb Green Beans w/ Ends Cut 1 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1/2 Tsp Minced Garlic Salt Pepper 1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. 2. Line the baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking. 3. In a medium bowl, combine all potato ingredients and stir well to ensure they are evenly coated. Spread potatoes onto 1/3 of the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes (15 if you like them crisper). 4. While the potatoes are cooking, in the same bowl, combine all chicken in...

Quick & Easy Chicken Quesadillas

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  Quick & Easy Chicken Quesadillas Ingredients: 1 pk Soft Tortilla Shells Olive Oil Ancho Chili Powder 8 oz Shredded Mexican Cheese 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Chunked 1 pk Taco Seasoning 1 Cup Mayo 1 Cup Sour Cream 1 Small Can Salsa Verde Skillet, Grill, or Blackstone 1. Combine taco seasoning, mayo, sour cream, and salsa verde in a bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate. 2. Over medium heat, add a few drizzles of olive oil to a large skillet (you can use a grill or Blackstone as well, but leave the chicken whole until cooked). Add the chicken and sprinkle the ancho chili powder over it.  3. Warm your tortilla shell in a pan or on Blackstone top, ensuring each side is slightly brown. 4. Keeping the shell on your cooktop, add cheese and chicken to one side of the shell. On the other side, spread your salsa sauce evenly. Fold the sauce side over the cheese and chicken and flip. Let cook for a few seconds and then remove from heat. 5. Cut quesadillas into 4ths for easy eati...

Crockpot Mississippi Chicken

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  Crockpot Mississippi Chicken Ingredients: 3-4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 1 Medium Onion Diced 1 pk Au Jus Gravy Mix 1 pk Ranch Dressing Mix 8-10 Pepperoncini Peppers 3/4 Cup Pepperoncini Juice 1/2 Cup Butter Sliced Crockpot Crockpot Liner 1. Place diced onion in the bottom of the crockpot. Add Chicken breast on top of the onion. 2. Sprinkle both packets of au jus gravy and ranch dressing mix over the chicken. 3. Add pepperoncini peppers and place sliced butter randomly over chicken breasts.  4. Pour pepperoncini juice over the chicken. 5. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-7 hours.