We love this hearty dish and it comes together quickly! Frito Chili Pie is a family favorite.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love how versatile this recipe is and how quickly it comes together. It’s really great on a cold day and perfect for tailgating or camping. It’s such a hearty dish and you can make it as spicy as you like. If there are ingredients you are not a huge fan of simply switch them up!
SWAPS& ADDITIONS
If you like to add lots of spice to this dish, you can use hot Rotel tomatoes and hot chili beans. You can also make this with ground turkey if you like. We also like to add sour cream to this when we serve it.
⭐TIP
You can easily make up the chili mixture and add a scoop to small bags of Fritos for a walking chili pie. Perfect for any football game or outdoor gathering. Just keep the mixture warm in a crock pot.
You can also make this a dip with the Frito scoops! Such a versatile dish.
This hearty frito chili pie is one your family will love. Easy to make and great on a cold day! Add this one to your tailgating menu.
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, southern
1poundground beefcould use turkey burger, too
1/2cupchopped onion
114.5 ounce can chili beans, undrained
110 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilis, undrained
1teaspoonchili powder
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoonpaprika
1/2teaspooncumin
1/8teaspoonblack pepper
1/2teaspoonsalt
pinchcayenne
1cupshredded cheeseI used a taco blend plus some cheddar
1cupfritos corn chips
Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet on top of the stove. Drain if needed. Add chili beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper. salt and cayenne. Heat all ingredients together for about 10 minutes.
Pour into a baking dish. I used a 11 x 7 inch dish. You can use whatever you have. Sprinkle on cheese and fritos. Place in preheated 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Can add chopped green onions on top and a dollop of sour cream when serving. Makes 6 servings.
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If you love easy recipes, then you will love this Hobo Stew. It’s super simple and a great hearty meal.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love the simplicity of this recipe and it reheats well too, so it’s perfect for a busy week when you need a quick and delicious meal. Make our Southern Fried Cornbread and you have a hearty meal your family will love. This dish reheats really well so we enjoy it for a few days. This dish is also wonderful for camping; you can make all of this over an open flame in an iron skillet or pot!
SWAPSOR ADDITIONS
You can easily use ground turkey in this recipe if you want to add a little more protein, or switch our the ground beef for pork sausage. You can also use any kind of baked beans; we like the maple flavor. You can add 1/3 cup ketchup or barbecue sauce, 2 to 3 tablespoons yellow mustard, you could use smoked sausage or pork sausage or even hot dogs instead of ground beef. If you like spicy, you could add whatever spices you like, hot sauce or cayenne.
This super simple dinner recipe is only 4 ingredients and a family favorite. Comes together quickly and absolutely delicious.
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
1poundground beef
1cupchopped onion
128 ounce can Maple cured bacon baked beans, undrained (could use just about any kind of beans)
3 to 4medium potatoes
Boil the potatoes covered in water, remove, peel and chop or slice. I use red potatoes because they hold up well in a recipe.
In a skillet on top of the stove fry the hamburger and onion. Drain the hamburger. Combine ground beef, onion, beans, and cooked potatoes in a skillet, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Optional ingredients: 1/3 cup ketchup or barbecue sauce, 2 to 3 tablespoons yellow mustard, you could use smoked sausage or pork sausage or even hot dogs instead of ground beef. If you like spicy, you could add whatever spices you like, hot sauce or cayenne.
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This isn’t your normal one skillet recipe. This honey mustard bacon chicken skillet is healthier for a few reasons but still totally craveable!
Serve up this bold honey mustard chicken recipe with a loaf of crusty artisan bread and a bright, fresh tomato cucumber salad, and you have a winning dinner the whole family will love!
A while back, we made honey mustard bacon brats and let me tell you, they are delicious. Like major good. It’s hard to want a brat any other way now. But as Cade and I were cleaning up dinner he said, “That sauce tastes so good I want to eat it on everything!” and as he snagged one last piece of saucy bacon from the pan to gobble it down before washing the skillet, I had the idea.
This really would be good on anything. Like really. At first I was really going to go to town and make a crunchy chicken but Cade and I are trying really hard to make good eating choices during the week, which is difficult today as I just photographed the best, oh my goodness amazing pumpkin cookies ever and I can hear them calling my name from the kitchen, “Carrian, you know you could have just half a cookie and you’d feel so happy…”
Ingredients for Honey Mustard Bacon Chicken Skillet
Ok, I digress…back to this tasty one skillet chicken recipe! Here are the ingredients you will need:
Chicken Thighs: You can use boneless chicken or use bone-in. If you use bone-in chicken, it will just need a little longer to cook through.
NOTE: Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) also work great with this recipe if you want a more lean dinner.
Water: helps with the base of the honey mustard sauce
Honey: adds flavor and natural sweetness
Dijon Mustard: any brand works great or you could go with spicy brown mustard too if you want a little kick
Cilantro: adds a bright pop of freshness
Bacon: because you never need a reason for bacon
Olive Oil: helps finish off the sauce and sauteing
Garlic: adds flavor
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.
How to Make Bacon Honey Mustard Chicken
Here is a quick run through of the instructions for making this easy chicken dinner recipe. It gets extra bonus points for all being cooked in one dish!
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon.
Once the bacon is crispy and cooked, remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.
Add the chicken to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium low. Let it cook for 5-6 minutes and then flip it and let it cook for 5-6 minutes more.
While the chicken is cooking, whisk all the ingredients for the sauce together.
When the chicken is done, remove it to a plate and add the sauce mixture to the skillet. Let it simmer until it thickens slightly.
Chop the bacon and add it to the sauce.
Add the chicken back to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
Remove from the heat and let the chicken rest. Serve and enjoy!
These instructions are also available in the recipe card down below. You can also save or print the recipe from there.
Can I Use Chicken Breasts Instead?
Yes, chicken breasts work great for this recipe! They will probably need a little less time to cook through so make sure you keep your eye on that internal temperature. You want it to be 165 degrees F.
Are Chicken Breasts Healthier Than Thighs?
Both chicken thighs and breasts are good sources of lean protein. In comparison, one key difference between the two is the fat content. Chicken thighs tend to be more fatty than their leaner companion, so yes, there is more fat on a thigh (dark meat) than is on a breast (white meat). However, this fat is the good kind.
What is the Difference Between a Skillet and a Frying Pan?
The difference between a sauté pan and a skillet is a subtle but important one, and it all comes down to shape.
A sauté pan, from the French verb meaning “to jump” (sauter), has a wide, flat bottom and relatively tall, vertical sides.
A skillet, on the other hand, has sides that flare outward at an angle.
What to Eat with Honey Mustard Chicken with Bacon
Storing and Reheating
It is best to store leftover honey mustard chicken in an airtight container in the fridge. Leftovers will keep for up to 3-4 days. You can reheat this meal in the microwave or on the stove top. If I have the time, I like to use the stove to heat it back up.
Why We Love This Recipe
There are so many reasons to love this recipe, but first and foremost, the flavor!! The combination of honey, mustard and bacon is just home run combination of flavors!
Second, it’s all made in one skillet so clean up is a breeze!
Next, it is dairy free, gluten free and packed with protein!
Finally, you can have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes which makes it family friendly and great for a busy weeknight!
This delicious one-pan honey mustard chicken with bacon combines the sweetness of honey, the tanginess of mustard, and the savoriness of bacon to create a mouth-watering chicken dinner. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal!
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Servings: 4servings
Prep Time: 5 minutesmins
Cook Time: 15 minutesmins
Total Time: 20 minutesmins
Description
This isn’t your normal one skillet recipe. This honey mustard bacon chicken skillet is healthier for a few reasons but still totally craveable!
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat then add the bacon.
6 Slices Bacon
Cook the bacon until crispy, flipping one time. Remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.
Add the chicken to the skillet and turn to medium low.
4 Chicken Thighs
Allow to cook for 5-6 minutes, flip and cook an additional 5-6 minutes or until cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the water, honey, mustard and cilantro in a small bowl.
¼ Cup Water, ¼ Cup Honey, 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard, 2 Tablespoons Cilantro
When the chicken is done, remove it to a plate. Increase the temperature to medium and add the olive oil and garlic to the skillet and stir until the garlic is fragrant.
¼ Cup Pure Olive Oil, 2 Clove Garlic
Add the sauce mixture to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer until it thickens slightly.
Chop up the bacon and add the bacon to the sauce. Stir everything together.
Add the chicken back to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
Take off the heat to rest for 3 minutes and serve.
left overs will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator
Want a quick and easy healthy dinner recipe? This cheesy meatballs and zucchini skillet is a one pot wonder and the whole family, yes even your picky eaters will be happy.
We actually love sticking zucchini into savory dinner meals to get extra veggies into our meal. Have you tried our Mexican zucchini boats or our creamy zucchini sausage casserole? Zucchini is so versatile and can be paired with so many different flavor profiles. I just love it!
Anyway, THIS SKILLET. It’s so good you guys! Gather up all your zucchini cause you’re gonna put this one on repeat ’til there ain’t no zucchini left! I’m sure everyone’s made zoodles by now, but I’ve got a tip to making them turn out just right–not mushy, but not too crunchy either. Keep reading for all the tips for the best zoodles!
What are Zoodles?
Zoodles are “noodles” made out of zucchini. Using a spiralizer, you create thin, spaghetti-like strips of zucchini and then they are cooked like noodles in a dish. They are healthier and low carb than regular pasta.
Ingredients for Meatballs and Zucchini Skillet
You only need a few ingredients to get this tasty zucchini spaghetti on the table! Here is your grocery list:
Zucchinis: Fresh from the garden if you have them!
Meatballs: We love the pre-cooked frozen turkey meatballs from Trader Joe’s, but you can use any meatballs you love.
Marinara Sauce: The absolute best store-bought sauce is Rao’s! It’s so good!
Mozzarella + Mild Cheddar Cheese: shredded and mixed together
Garlic Salt: adds flavor
Salt and Pepper: adds flavor
Basil: Fresh is preferred!
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Tips for Making the Best Zoodles
Once you spiralizethe zucchini you have to place them in a strainer or colander and sprinkle them with salt! This helps release the liquids. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes and then use a clean cloth to wrap the zoodles up and squeeze the water out. Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze until the water stops dripping.
How to Make This Skillet Recipe
You’ll love this dish because you cook everything in one skillet! It’s ridiculously easy. I even use pre-cooked frozen turkey meatballs from Trader Joe’s and use my favorite jar of marinara sauce (hello, Rao’s!). If you’ve got time to make the meatballs and sauce from scratch, by all means, do it! And then tell me all about your time management skillzzzz, mmmkay?! But if you’re like me and just need dinner on the table quickly, then here are the steps:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Spiralize the zucchini and then sprinkle the zoodles with salt and let them sit for 10-15 minutes to bring all the water out. While the zoodles sit, start to cook the meatballs.
Cook the meatballs in a skillet according to the package directions.
When the meatballs are mostly cooked through, add the marinara tomato sauce and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce.
Place the zoodles in a dish towel and squeeze as much of the water out of the zoodles as you can.
Add the zoodles to the skillet and tpss everything together.
Sprinkle the top with the cheese mixture and place the cast-iron skillet in the oven and bake for 5-10 minutes.
Change the oven to broil and broil for another couple of minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve!
All of these instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
Is Zucchini Healthy for You?
You’ll surely be impressed with the nutritional bounty that zucchini offers.
It’s low-calorie (with only 17 calories per 100 grams) and high in fiber, and has no cholesterol or unhealthy fats.
In fact, a zucchini has more potassium than a banana.
Substitutions and Variations
The meatballs are probably the easiest to substitute. We love to use leaner turkey meatballs for this dish to make it healthier, but you could use beef, sausage or chicken meatballs or some sort of combo.
You could also swap out the zoodles for regular pasta. Angel hair or spaghetti would work great! The cheese mixture is also very customizable. Parmesan cheese would be a great addition.
What to Eat with Zucchini Meatballs
You all know I love sopping up a sauce with a piece of yummy bread, and another fresh vegetable side dish would be a perfect pairing. Here are a few ideas:
Storing and Reheating
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 4-5 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or on the stove top.
I wouldn’t recommend freezing this dish after it has been cooked. You could freeze the meatballs, marinara and zoodles before adding the cheese. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. The zucchini noodles can lose some of their texture when they thaw.
Now get zoodlin’ people! This delicious and easy cheesy zucchini and meatballs skillet recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner option. Packed with protein and vegetables, it’s a healthy and flavorful meal the whole family will love.
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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutesmins
Cook Time: 30 minutesmins
Total Time: 45 minutesmins
Description
Want a quick and easy healthy dinner recipe? This cheesy meatballs and zucchini skillet is a one pot wonder and the whole family, yes even your picky eaters will be happy.
Prevent your screen from going dark
Spiralize the zucchini (using a spiralizer), place it in a strainer and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
5 Zucchinis
Using a clean kitchen cloth, wrap it around the zoodles and wring out all of the excess liquid. Set aside.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and marinara, with garlic salt. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until meatballs are heated through.
1 Pound Pre-Cooked Frozen Turkey Meatballs, 24 Ounces Marinara Sauce of Choice, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
Gently stir the zoodles into the skillet. Cook for additional 3-5 minutes.
Sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake at 400 for 5-10 minutes. Then turn oven to broil and broil on high until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Dish up!
1/2 Cup Mixed Blend of Shredded Mozzarella + Mild Cheddar Cheese, Salt and Pepper, Basil
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