Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and my husband and I find it best to celebrate at home with the kiddos because most restaurants are really busy that night, eating out can get expensive and if we have to hire a baby sitter Valentine’s Day becomes more than we can afford…LOL. This year instead of ordering take out, I will be making a dinner for us (partially because I feel bad that I will be traveling that day).  But…this won’t be just any dinner I throw together.  I will be making a chicken pot pie because my honey has been wanting it (not the frozen one) and a special dessert. Here’s the menu items I have in mind….

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients:

  • 2 (9-inch) Great Value refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 (6 3/4-oz.) can chicken, chopped OR Sliced Frozen Chicken
  • 1 (16-oz.) can mixed vegetables, drained OR Frozen Vegetables
  • 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning

*I purchased Great Value items when available…Great Value is the generic version available at Walmart, why spend more for the same quality???

Directions:

  1. Fit one pie crust into a 9″ pie plate.
  2. Combine chicken and all of the ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Pour into pie crust.
  4. Moisten edges of pie crust with water; top with remaining crust.
  5. Fold edges under and crimp; cut slits in top.
  6. Bake at 400° for 45 to 50 minutes; let stand 10 minutes before serving.

* Thanks Gooseberry Patch Quick and Easy Family Favorites, Gooseberry Patch DECEMBER 2009

Quick Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temp)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Great Value 16 oz refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough

*Again, I purchased Great Value items when available…Great Value is the generic version available at Walmart, why spend more for the same quality???

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Divide cookie dough in half; press half of dough into an 8×8 pan or pie plate.
  3. Cream the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  4. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour over cookie dough.
  5. Put remaining cookie dough on top of cheesecake mixture in small chunks.
  6. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minute or until set.
  7. Cool 1 hour and refrigerate.
  8. Cut into small squares.

You can also double this recipe. If you do, use a 13 x 9 pan.

* Thanks Food.com

Did you notice that the recipes have the words “Quick” & “Easy” in them.  You can see why I was especially drawn to these two…LOL. I’ll be these cooking these on Sunday and I will let you know how it turns out…wish me luck!

Disclosure: I am participating in the Great Value campaign with The Motherhood. I have been compensated for my time. However, ALL opinions are my own.