Homestyle Chicken Dinner w/potatoes, carrots & fresh green beans

This is one of the easiest dinners you can prepare, especially when you are running low on time.  Here's what you will need:


*4-5 carrots, peeled/cleaned

*1 qt green beans

*10 potatoes, cleaned, partially peeled

*10 chicken tenderloins, skinless, boneless

*1/3-1/2 stick butter

*S & P

*1/3 C Italian Dressing (I used Newman's Own-Organic)

*1/3 C Parmesan cheese

*1/4 C Mayo



-Place carrots in medium pot. Add a dash of  S&P, pat of butter; turn on low heat; cover.


-Place green beans in medium pot. Add a dash of S&P, pat of butter; turn heat to medium; cover.


-Wash potatoes with scrubbie. Partially peel and cut into small cubes. Rinse. Place in large water-filled pot to boil.  Boil until soft.


-Meanwhile, using your favorite non-stick skillet, add the chicken tenderloins to cook on med-low heat. Add a sprinkling of ITALIAN SEASONING AND 2-3 T WATER; Cover; Be careful not to let them stick. Cook until done. When done, drain any excess water. 


-Add to the chicken, 1/3 C italian dressing, 2 pats of butter, dash of pepper-salt only if desired, Cover and simmer.


-Allow to simmer until vegetables are done.


-While the chicken is simmering, come back to your potatoes. Drain about 3/4 of water from potatoes and add mayo, Parmesan cheese, S&P, and 3 T butter. With your mixer, slightly mash the potatoes before you blend them.  This will help them to blend easier. Now, turn mixer on and gently blend together. Taking care to mix all ingredients, scraping sides as you go; set aside.


-Don't forget to check your chicken and stir the carrots and green beans.

When all veggies are done, serve with cornbread and freshly brewed iced tea.


Total prep time: 25-30 minutes


Serves: 3 adults and 3 children


Note: one thing you'll want to know about using italian dressing is that it will absorb into the chicken and that is just what you want it to do. It will cause the chicken to become very tender and juicy!  It will be yummie and very moist.  You won't even have to add salt or much other seasoning except the italian seasoning. Enjoy!!


Thank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoy this easy and quick meal idea! Come Again~Kimi