Toddler Approved!

Tuesday nights supper was again a SUCCESS! I made Chicken Rice Dinner. I figured since Wee-one LOVES him some chicken and LOVES him some rice that this dinner would be right up his alley! Yup...Mommy knows her boy :)! He was so excited about supper he could hardly contain himself! Now that's what I like to see!!

I was even able to fix supper while Wee-one was napping. I usually don't like doing that because Wee-one is a pretty light sleeper and his bedroom is right off the kitchen. But since he decided not to nap until 3:20 yesterday I had no choice. That was SUCCESSFUL too! He didn't wake up until 5:30 and by then dinner was about done cooking! I love meals that I can literally just throw together and pop in the oven...letting the oven do all the work! That's the way to do it. I was actually BORED yesterday afternoon after supper was made and in the oven and Wee-one slept. I know...that's rough isn't it! LOL!

This meal was so easy to put together and turned out beautifully! The only thing that takes a little time is browning the chicken in the skillet. Otherwise it's super duper easy!

Chicken Rice Dinner (www.tasteofhome.com)

1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
10 bone-in chicken thighs (abt. 3 3/4lbs.)(I had 8 and that was perfect)
3 Tbsp. Canola oil
1 c. uncooked long grain rice
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced (I used dried minced garlic...worked good)
1 can (4 oz.) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules (I used 2 chicken Bouillon cubes and that worked good too)
2 c. boiling water
Minced parsley, optional (didn't use)

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken thighs, one at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil.

Place rice in an ungreased 9 x 13 in. baking dish. Sprinkle with onion and garlic; top with mushrooms. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water; pour over all. Place chicken on top.

Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees and rice is tender. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Yields: 5 servings

Again so sorry I didn't take pictures of this meal. It was beautiful and oh so tasty! I also served corn and carrots (cooked together) and bread and butter. I mixed Wee-ones vegetables into the chicken and rice...so yes he actually did eat a few! Yup I'm kinda sneaky like that..well ok not real sneaky considering he could see the vegetables but he still ate them :)! This recipe is definitely a keeper!!

On a side note today is the first day since Daylight savings time ended that Wee-one has gone down for his nap at 2 like he did before we turned the clocks back!! He slept good last night too! Was up at 3:30 with a nightmare but I got him to bed after 15 minutes of cuddling and rocking. Wee-one then proceeded to sleep until 6:15! I hope we are on schedule again now. Looks promising :)! And his behavior is much improved the past few days too. After almost going crazy on Monday things have gotten better. Wee-one had a cold (well he still does) but we think he's finally starting to feel better. I am sure that is one of the reasons he was so "spirited" the past weekend. I hope things continue to go well..with the eating, sleeping and behavior!

Tonight is Breakfast for supper (I sound like a broken record everytime I post on Wednesdays...ha). We will be having French Toast, bacon, and fruit. I'll post my recipe tomorrow and of course the results of how Wee-one ate. Have a great Wednesday!