recipe index

Comfort Food

Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Roasted Chicken | Chicken thighs are coated in a sweet and savory maple mustard sauce and roasted alongside creamy butternut squash and savory brussels sprouts, all on one sheet pan for an incredibly quick, easy meal with hardly any cleanup needed! | http://thechunkychef.com

Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Roasted Chicken
February 15, 2017
Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake | Chicken and potatoes are baked with lemon slices in a creamy casserole that's sure to fill you up and make you smile! | http://thechunkychef.com

Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake
January 29, 2017
20 Minute Tortellini Pasta Carbonara | Cheese tortellini pasta is coated in a rich carbonara sauce, sprinkled with bacon and Parmesan cheese. It's the perfect weeknight dinner! | http://thechunkychef.com

20 Minute Tortellini Pasta Carbonara
January 26, 2017
Smoky Beef and Poblano Chili | A hearty beef and poblano pepper chili with just the right amount of heat and spice and full of great smoky flavor! Perfect for a game day meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

Smoky Beef and Poblano Pepper Chili
January 22, 2017
Cheesy Bacon Spinach Dip | This party spinach dip is loaded with tons of spinach, gooey cheese, crispy bacon and other mouthwatering flavors. Combine, bake, and eat! Perfect for a party! | http://thechunkychef.com

Cheesy Bacon Spinach Dip
December 27, 2016
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole | A one pan family style casserole full of chicken, ham, swiss cheese, creamy herb sauce and savory stuffing! | http://thechunkychef.com

Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffing Casserole
December 15, 2016
One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions | Amazing Fall flavors combine in this one pan, 30 minute pork chop meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
November 30, 2016

Cheesy Quinoa and Sausage Broccoli Casserole
November 20, 2016
Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Popper Dip | Warm and spicy, this ultra cheesy bacon jalapeno popper dip will be the hit of ANY party you bring it to! | http://thechunkychef.com

Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Popper Dip
November 18, 2016
Mom's Famous Corn Pudding | Family favorite corn pudding that uses everyday staple ingredients and doesn't require a mixer! | http://thechunkychef.com

Mom’s Famous Corn Pudding
November 13, 2016
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions | Not your average side dish, these mashed potatoes are full of amazing flavor combinations. Perfect for your holiday table! | http://thechunkychef.com

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
October 12, 2016
Meatball Parmesan Bake | Melt in your mouth homemade meatballs coated in marinara sauce, topped with Italian cheeses and baked to bubbly perfection! | http://thechunkychef.com

Meatball Parmesan Bake
October 2, 2016
Brussels sprouts with Toasted Hazelnut Butter | Braised brussels sprouts and shallots are tossed with a savory toasted hazelnut and herb butter and ready to hit your table in less than 30 minutes! | http://thechunkychef.com

Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Hazelnut Butter
September 25, 2016
One Pot Chicken and Dirty Rice | Chicken thighs are cooked on top of a homemade dirty rice, which makes for the most flavorful Cajun-inspired dish you've ever had! Plus, all you need is one pot! | http://thechunkychef.com

One Pot Chicken and Dirty Rice
September 18, 2016
Applebee's 4 Cheese Mac and Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken | Even better than the restaurant version, this creamy 4 cheese mac and cheese is topped with a sweet and sticky honey pepper chicken | http://thechunkychef.com

4 Cheese Mac with Honey Pepper Chicken
September 8, 2016
Ultimate Grilled Cheese | Gooey Gruyere and white cheddar cheese, savory rosemary butter, and herbed caramelized onions... need I say more? | http://thechunkychef.com

Ultimate Gourmet Grilled Cheese
September 1, 2016
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork Taquitos | The pork for these taquitos is simmered in a homemade salsa verde, shredded, piled high with cheese, wrapped up in tender corn tortillas and fried! | http://thechunkychef.com

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork Taquitos
August 25, 2016
Chicken and Rice Enchilada Casserole | This hearty enchilada casserole uses leftover chicken for a great 35 minute weeknight meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

Chicken and Rice Enchilada Casserole
August 18, 2016
Deluxe Pizza Stuffed Shells | Classic stuffed shells meet deluxe pizza in this fusion of Italian meals... they're easy to make, freezer friendly, and great for families! | http://thechunkychef.com

Freezer-Friendly Deluxe Pizza Stuffed Shells
August 4, 2016
Garlic Balsamic Caprese Chicken | Juicy caprese chicken, marinated in a garlic balsamic marinade, is baked to perfection with burst cherry tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese, fresh basil! | http://thechunkychef.com

Garlic Balsamic Caprese Chicken
July 18, 2016
Chorizo Potato Hash with Jalapeno Aioli | Kick your breakfast up a notch with this delicious chorizo potato hash, topped with a sunny side up egg and drizzled with a homemade jalapeno aioli! |http://thechunkychef.com

Chorizo Potato Hash with Jalapeno Aioli
July 7, 2016

Monte Cristo Sandwich
June 27, 2016
Cajun Honey Glazed Chicken Bowls | This Cajun honey glazed chicken bowl is packed with bright, fresh ingredients! The chicken is actually cooked IN the marinade, allowing for maximum flavor. | http://thechunkychef.com

Cajun Honey Glazed Chicken Bowls
June 2, 2016
Stick of Butter Rice | Just 4 simple, pantry staple ingredients make up with rice side dish that will blow your mind! Kids and adults alike will be begging you to make it again! | http://thechunkychef.com

Stick of Butter Rice
May 30, 2016

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