The Trick of the Double Cook

So, I made some oven fried chicken, and it was great, but what I didn't say in the last recipe is that I actually made two packs of chicken... "why?" you ask, "when you are only feeding two and a half, do you need 8 chicken breasts?" Simple, I believe it is important to give yourself a day off every now and then, so the next night I made this....

EST TIME: 15-20 minutes total
EST COST: $5.00 ($7.50 if you have to buy pasta)
FEEDS: Four (or two, and lunch tomorrow!!!)

Chop up leftover chicken as small or as large as you like. ($5.00 at market)

Make 1/2 a box of spaghetti or angel hair. (I love the barilla plus.)

Toss some frozen (or fresh, if you have 'em) stir fry veggies into a Wok (or saute pan) with some EVOO (not to be all grins and "YUM-OH" but it IS easier to type), soy sauce (about 1/4 cup), ground (or fresh) ginger, and just a dash of honey and black pepper (or red if you want more of a kick)...

Add noodles and chicken. Cook until warmed through.

Another lesson that I learned quickly (even before the healthy eating began), anytime you can cook ahead, or double cook, do it. You don't have to be a super chef and make a brand new something every night. Utilize your leftovers, for that matter, create leftovers for the soul purpose of giving yourself a night off. This meal was lightning quick, healthy, and included pasta ("noon-els" as they are called at my house) and bite sized veggies, so my LO loved it as well. Sometimes the best grocery store is your own fridge... Watchoo got in there??