8 weeknight chicken and bean Recipes

italian sausage links, sliced, onion, diced, garlic, minced, pancetta, diced, chicken stock (more if you want a thinner soup), cannellini beans, undrained, italian seasoned diced tomatoes, undrained, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground pepper, few dashes hot sauce , optional

chicken breasts, sliced in 1/2 inch strips, green beans, drained, stove top stuffing mix , chicken flavored, butter, melted (1 stick), cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, onion, diced, milk, salt, pepper

vegetable oil, jalapeno, minced (with some seeds), red onion, finely diced, red wine vinegar, garlic, minced, low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth, canned crushed roasted tomatoes, chili powder, chinese five-spice powder or ground cinnamon, optional, two 15-oz cans beans (such as kidney and black), rinsed and drained, chopped fresh cilantro, cooked brown rice, shredded extra-sharp cheddar (2 oz)

egg noodles, frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas, green beans), margarine, condensed cream of chicken soup, condensed cream of mushroom soup, cooked chicken breasts (squeeze out excess liquid), minced onion flakes, garlic powder, dried thyme, french-fried onions, salt and pepper

shortening, butter, flour, salt, cold water, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken breast halves, canola oil, frozen mixed vegetables (green beans, corn, carrots), chicken stock, flour

bacon, diced, fresh parsley, finely chopped, smoked sausage, sliced, red beans, rinsed, worcestershire sauce, onion, chopped (yellow or white ), garlic cloves, smashed, chicken stock, plain white rice, cooked