Chicken Casserole Gift In A Jar Recipes

CHICKEN NOODLE SKILLET MEAL IN A JAR

Steps:

• Layer ingredients into clean, wide-mouth mason jar in the order listed above. Shake to settle contents.
• Place new canning lid on top of jar. Using wide-mouth attachment for a FoodSaver, vacuum seal lid onto jar following instructions from your FoodSaver manual. (You can also insert an oxygen absorber before putting on lid if you'd like.)
• Remove vacuum attachment and put ring on. Tighten by hand, but don't over tighten.
• Label and date. Store in cool, dry location.

GIFT IN A JAR COWBOY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Pour gravy mix into wide-mouth quart jar.
• 2. In a small bowl, mix together all the spices and the bouillon. Make a paper funnel or use a canning funnel to put the spice layer into the jar.
• 3. Pour the wagon wheel pasta into the jar. Place lid and ring onto jar.
• 4. Cut a piece of cloth in a circle that is 3 - 4 inches wider than the jar ring. (I use a pinking sheers to cut the material for a nice edging. I use a rubber band to hold the cloth in place on the jar. Then I tie a pretty ribbon over the rubber band and attach the recipe card that has a hole in it to put the ribbon through. Then tie a pretty bow.
• 5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 6. The gift tag/ recipe card: Cowboy Casserole In a large skillet: Brown and cook well 1-1/2 pounds ground beef. Drain.
• 7. Add the ingredients in the jar to the skillet. Add 4 cups water Add 1 cup chunky salsa Add 1 (15 ounce) can black beans Add 1 (15 ounce) can Mexican Corn (drained)
• 8. Stir together well. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Either use cooking spray or oil to put a thin layer on 9 x 13 -inch baking pan. Pour the well stirred mixture into baking pan.
• 9. Cover baking pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 65 to 75 minutes (or until pasta is cooked and tender). Remove foil. Add 1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
• 10. Return to the oven for about 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted. Makes 10 servings.

CHICKEN CASSEROLE "GIFT IN A JAR"

Steps:

• 1. For Chicken For the Noodle Base: 1 oz broken spaghetti or macaroni noodles (about 1/4 cup) 1 tsp granulated garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 Tbls Freeze Dried Bell Peppers 1/4 cup Freeze Dried Mushrooms 2 Tbls Freeze Dried Onion 1/4 cup Freeze Dried Chicken bits or small chunks
• 2. Classic Ranch Sauce To each Noodle Base Jar add: 3 T Ranch Dry salad dressing mix 2 T Instant dry milk To prepare: Bring 1 1/3 cups water to a rolling boil. Remove and discard oxygen absorber (they are only good once). Pour contents of jar into boiling water and stir. Boil 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender. Serve hot.
• 3. Tex Mex Sauce To each Noodle Base Jar add: 2 tsp Tomato powder 2 T Freeze Dried Cheddar Cheese 1 1/2 T Taco seasoning 1/4 tsp chili pepper flakes To prepare: Put contents of mix in a 12 inch skillet (with a lid). Add 1 1/3 cups water. Bring to a boil and cover. Simmer 12-15 minutes until noodles are tender. Sauce will thicken a little more as it cools. Yield 1 1/2 cups prepared.
• 4. Cheesy Sauce To each Noodle Base Jar add: 1/4 cup Cheese Sauce Powder 2T Instant Dry Milk 2T Freeze Dried Cheddar Cheese To prepare: Put contents of mix in a 12 inch skillet (with a lid). Add 1 1/3 cups water. Bring to a boil and cover. Simmer 12-15 minutes until noodles are tender. Sauce will thicken a little more as it cools. Yield 1 1/2 cups prepared.