Nothing sets the tone for an easy week like classic chicken casseroles! And I’ve got some REAL family pleasers in the meal plan lineup this week. Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken & Rice is a great way to sneak some veggies in, while Classic Poppy Seed Chicken shines with cozy fall side dishes!
This Week’s Secret To Success
Fall comfort food is what it’s all about this week! We’re creating meals that share ingredients to make shopping and preparation easier. The bonus? It also makes dinner quicker!
- Let chicken do all the heavy lifting for you this week.
- Buy a large package of boneless, skinless chicken breasts to save a few a bucks this week. Buying in bulk is always a cheaper price per pound.
- Boil and shred all the chicken at once so when meal time rolls around, you’re ready to go.
- Don’t want to cook your chicken? Buy 2 cooked rotisserie chickens at your grocery store to use for your casseroles instead! Just remember, to have enough chicken, you’ll have to use the white AND the dark meat. If you’re not a dark meat fan, this is an important detail!
- Both casseroles can be cooked in the crock pot for extra convenience!
Getting The Most From This Menu
- The baked pumpkin donuts and the apple cider cheese fondue included as this week’s snack and dessert are really fun foods to share with friends! Host a little impromptu gathering. Make it super casual. Enjoy the weather. Watch a ballgame. Use it as valuable time to catch up.
- Check out the Swiss fondue set below to make this happen!
How I’m Setting My Table
Tasty & convenient recipes are only half of any dinner equation!
Having a few things at the ready that you really love to set the table with is THE KEY to making meal time enjoyable and inviting others over stress free.
Here are a few early fall favorites! This table shows off rich, warm hues even though it’s neutral. It’s cozy use of texture creates a calm, welcoming feel.
- hammered gold silverware set
- stoneware dinner set
- Hen House Linens dinner napkins (turtledove ginger) (always 20% off with code SOUTHERNDISCOURSE)
- seagrass placemats (dark finish)
- golden amber drinking glasses
- tortoise shell highball glasses
- 3 piece casserole dish set
- cast iron swiss fondue set
Menu 1- Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken & Rice
Classic chicken and rice meets creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip in this Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole recipe with rice for an amazingly delicious all-in-one comfort dish that’s dreamy indulgent and perfect for every occasion! This week, we're serving it with a simple fruit salad and short cut rolls!
Menu 2- Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole with it’s buttery Ritz cracker topping is so creamy and delicious, you won’t believe how easily it comes together with just a few kitchen staples! Perfect for busy weeknights, easy to freeze, a classic at potlucks and just the dish to share with a friend in need, this easy chicken dinner is sure to a be regular on your menu! For fall vibes, we're pairing it with roasted cabbage and fluffy mashed sweet potatoes.
Dessert This Week
Celebrate all that’s warm and cozy this pumpkin season with these Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts! So tender and soft, these pumpkin donuts are made with pumpkin puree and topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping!
Breakfast Made Easy
What’s better than a breakfast casserole loaded with hash browns, eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese – all the hearty breakfast goodness your family loves and craves? How about one that is easy to throw together and bake the morning of in the oven or overnight in the crock pot while you sleep? Yep, Cheesy Farmhouse Breakfast Casserole checks all the boxes and is on the menu this week!
Snack of the Week
Between football Saturdays, getting together with friends and a host of other fall moments, celebrate the season with a fun Apple Cider Cheese Fondue! This easy dip is a decidedly delicious fall appetizer whose relevance stretches long into winter & makes the most of that classic pair- sweet, crisp apples and salty cheese.Â
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