Creamy Chicken Alfredo with mushrooms and peppers

Me: Creamy chicken alfredo with mushrooms and peppers, do you have a recipe for this?

ChatGPT: Oh yes, Mitch — that’s a fantastic combo 😄 Creamy, savory, and loaded with flavor. Here’s a Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Mushrooms & Peppers recipe you’ll love.

🍝 Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Mushrooms & Peppers

Ingredients

12 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

8 oz mushrooms, sliced

1 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced into strips

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 ½ cups heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

½ tsp salt (or to taste)

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp Italian seasoning

Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cook the Pasta

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

Cook the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high.

Season chicken with salt & pepper and cook until golden and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.

Sauté the Veggies

In the same skillet, melt butter.

Add mushrooms and peppers; sauté 4–5 minutes until tender.

Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.

Make the Alfredo Sauce

Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using.

Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.

Combine Everything

Add chicken and pasta to the skillet.

Toss to coat, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

Serve

Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Serve hot!

I got the idea from an advertisement from Tom's Pizza in Baddeck Nova Scotia

Meatloaf Hamburgers

Meatloaf Patty Sandwiches

These meatloaf sandwiches are one of my favorite easy dinner recipes!

 

Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 small chopped onion
• 1 TBSP minced garlic
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Ketchup
• 1 tsp each of salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika

SAUCE

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup bbq sauce
• 1 tbsp mustard

Instructions

• In a large bowl, mix together 2 lbs of ground beef, 1 small chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, an egg, Italian bread crumbs, ketchup and salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
• Gently mix together all ingredients with your hands. Form meatloaf mixture into 8 burger sized patties. Place them on a wire rack on a baking sheet.
• To make the sauce, mix together ketchup, bbq sauce, and mustard. Spread the sauce mixture over the tops of each meatloaf patty.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Once the beef is fully cooked (I checked them with a meat thermometer) broil at 500 degrees for just a couple of minutes.
• Place meatloaf on buns and top with any of your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Original video:

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Homemade Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns

✨Hamburger Buns✨

In a bowl or standing mixer, add the yeast, warm water (about 110 degrees F), and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes to activate. 

After 10 minutes, add the oil, beaten egg, and salt. Slowly add the flour and mix with your dough hook (or knead by hand) until a smooth dough forms. 

Divide the dough into 8 equal sections. Roll into a ball and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. 

Beat an egg and egg wash the top of your buns before placing them on the top rack in your oven.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 8-12 minutes. 

*can also be made into hotdog buns!

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 cup uncooked white rice

2 cups bell peppers, diced (red & green)

1 small onion, chopped

2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Brown the ground beef with onion in a skillet; drain excess fat.

Stir in rice, bell peppers, tomato sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and cover tightly with foil.

Bake for 40–45 minutes, until rice is tender.

Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake 10 minutes more until melted.

Homemade Beef Gravy Mix

🥣 Homemade Gravy Mix (Comfort Food Classic)

Ingredients:

½ cup all-purpose flour

3 tbsp beef bouillon granules

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp black pepper

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Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together all ingredients until well combined.

2. Store the mixture in an airtight container or jar.

3. To make gravy:

Whisk 3 tablespoons of the mix with 1½ cups water in a saucepan.

Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened.

4. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, roast beef, meatloaf, or biscuits.