Momma Aimone's Messy Life

  Chicken Fajitas are a favorite food with Team Aimone - we've been making these Oven Baked Fajitas for years! I stumbled upon this recipe awhile back, and it quickly became a staple in my weekly meal planning. We all know how much Momma Aimone loves a good sheet pan recipe, mainly because there is so little clean up after - and this one does not disappoint. I hope you enjoy! Sheet Pan Fajitas Adapted from  cookingclassy.com Serves 8 Ingredients 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders (sliced into strips) 1 each red, orange, and yellow peppers (sliced into strips) 1 red onion (sliced into strips) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp coriander Salt and pepper to taste Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. 3. Spread chicken, peppers, and onion on the baking sheet.  4. Sprinkle garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt and pe...

Lately I've been thinking about a lot of things...a lot.  How social media is making us all crazy.  How I thought I could "do it all" when I had kids.  How my house will never, ever, ever be neat and tidy, no matter how hard I try.  How no matter how many lists I write, and how many things I check off those lists, I am still a hot mess.  How I always feel like I am failing, at everything.  How I dream about the things I need to do both at home and at work.  How I will never be the mom, wife, daughter, employee (fill in a million other things) that I strive to be. At the same time I've been thinking all these things, I've also been reading a lot of  articles about how we as a society put so much pressure on ourselves, that we forget to live in the moment and just enjoy life.  And that everything doesn't have to be perfect, or extraordinary.  Sometimes "good enough" is just that...enough.  I'm not perfect - I promise you that. ...

I saw this recipe on Pinterest awhile ago, but never got around to making it.  When I went to the grocery store, I couldn't find green enchilada sauce so I substituted regular enchilada sauce.  And the original recipe called for too much cheese for our liking.  Here is the recipe I made, it was delicious! Ingredients 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 lb. chicken (cooked and shredded) 8 soft taco tortillas 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 2 cups enchilada sauce 1/2 cup heavy cream Instructions 1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2.  Mix the honey, lime juice, chili powder and garlic powder in a Ziploc bag. 3. Add the shredded chicken. 4.  Marinate for at least 1/2 hour. (I marinated the chicken while I was at work) 5.  Spray a large pan with cooking spray. 6.  Cover the bottom of the pan with a thin layer of enchilada sauce. 7.  Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken...

Herbed Lemon Chicken  (Weight Watchers) I have been making this recipe since I joined Weight Watchers in 2003.  I love, love, love, love this recipe. Ingredients 2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash Lemon Pepper 1 tablespoon flour 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 medium fresh lemon (and zest) 1 cup chicken broth Directions 1.  On a large plate, combine Mrs. Dash Lemon Pepper seasoning with flour. 2.  Pat the chicken dry and roll in flour mixture. 3.  Melt the butter in a large skillet. 4.  Add chicken and brown on both sides, about 3 minutes each. 5.  Remove zest from lemon, and combine with juice from lemon and the chicken broth. 6.  Pour broth mixture over chicken, cover and cook for 15 minutes. 7.  Remove lid and cook for another 5 minutes or until juices run clear. Herbed Lemon Chicken

The funny thing about life is you can plan, and you can plan, and you can plan...and no matter how much you plan...life just happens.  Last week, I was pretty much run over by life.  And nothing went according to plan, but you know what?  We survived.  We may not have had a home cooked meal on the table every night, but we are still here.  I do wish, though, that my 2014 self had listened to my 2011 self when I said "No big life changes next time you have a baby!"  Did I listen?  Of course not.  Instead, I start a new job and we decide to renovate our basement.  Now, these are both really good decisions, just additional stresses when you are adjusting to having two kids instead of one.  I forgot how hard it is to have a baby, event when your baby is a rockstar and sleeps through the night.  It is still hard. The other thing that is throwing me off, is that with this renovation, I can't use my slow cooker because you never k...

How in the world is next week the last week of August?  Please, someone explain that to me. Anyways, here's what we are eating...and I promise to update the links above with these recipes ASAP! Sunday, August 24 Soy Marinated Flank Steak Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples Roasted Red Potatoes *So...full disclosure.  I am a lazy cook.  If the recipes scares me (at all) I move on.  But I have some friends who are AMAZING cooks.  And lordy, can they plate a meal.  One of those friends, is my ex-roommate and dear friend Katie Guymon.  Follow here blog her:   http://onceacook.blogspot.com Monday, August 25 Cheesy Honey Mustard Chicken Rice Pilaf Green Beans Tuesday, August 26 Buffalo Mac and Cheese *Truth be told...I cooked a bunch of chicken breasts in the crockpot last week.  I shredded it, used half in a recipe last week and will use the rest for this! Thursday, August 28 Spaghetti and Meatballs Garlic Bread Fr...