Chicken Spaghetti

Now I know most people have probably grown up eating Chicken Spaghetti. This was my favorite meal growing up, and it was the only thing my mom could make from scratch! haha :)

I see this meal all over Pinterest these days, which is crazy. I thought my mom was clever in coming up with such a recipe!

After making this meal for Rob, and him hating it, I've had to find creative ways to make this work. The one thing he always complained about was how spicy I made it (I LOVE spicy foods), and the fact that I used Cream of Mushroom. I honestly haven't made it in a year or two just for the fact of Rob's disgust with it. I could probably eat it several days in a row... which is what we usually do since I make so much of it.

Here are the ingredients of the previous Chicken Spaghetti:
Noodles
Boiled Chicken (gross)
2 cans of rotel
2-3 cans of cream of mushroom
1 box of velvetta cheese, sliced and placed on top
Mix it all together and stick it in the oven!!

My new recipe that Rob LOVED!! I'll say it again... LOVED!!
He told me 4 times before finishing it how amazing it was. And really, I didn't change much. It's amazing how well this boy's taste buds work.

Ingredients
Noodles (Not specified since I usually make too much)
1lb chicken, grilled
1 can of rotel
2 cans of cream of chicken
1 can cream of mushroom (I snuck it in)
12oz of shredded cheese.

Directions

While the noodles are boiling on the stove, and I am grilling my chicken on my nifty indoor griller, I empty all the other ingredients into a large casserole dish.



Rotel, Cheese, and cream of "things"

I mix it all together before I add the chicken and noodles to make sure I have an even coat in the end.
Once all that is mixed well, I add my chicken and noodles in and mix it again.
Top it with a little more cheese for super cheesy-ness.

Chicken Spaghetti

 And Viola!! Easy Peasy..

Warning: This might be too cheesy for most.

I think I would add more rotel next time for that extra kick!!

Lately I've been feeling a little pale... a little ghostly. I am not a huge fan of going to the tanning bed since we've all heard the big skin cancer scare. Plus, I don't like getting super hot and sweaty for 20 minutes at a time and risk the chance at a sunburnt on my butt. No thanks.

I researched getting a mystic tan and everyone claims it's the bees knees. I called a local tanning salon and come to find out it's about $25 a spray... plus it MIGHT last 7 days. A little pricey for my taste.

I then decided that a self tanner was the way to go. But which one? There are thousands out there, and everyone has their own bad and good experiences with tanners. Reading reviews really doesn't help since it all depends on how your skin reacts to it. Then, of course, you have another scare factor. A tanning booth might give you skin cancer, but how do you think the self tanner is making you darker? Chemicals..or so I've read and had the "talk" from my mom.

I decided to just dive in and try Jergen's tanner. I first used it on a Saturday night after I took my shower and exfoliated. It wasn't bad. I didn't see a sudden change in color, but I am aware it takes a couple layers to build the color you want. I definitely didn't turn orange... at least I don't think? And Rob couldn't tell a difference, but I expected that from a man.

I could see from my first time doing it that I didn't rub it all over the tops of my hands for fear that I'd look like I had gorilla hands after.. but I definitely saw where I didn't use the tanner. I decided to let it fade and try again the following week. That was 2 weeks ago. I put the tanner on Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday.

Cons to putting this on during the day, it made my skin stink while I let it sit for the 4 hours. I don't want to take a shower in the middle of the day. So I stunk all Saturday.

Cons to putting it on at night, poor lighting... making the possibilities of streaking sky rocket for me.

So I tried a little of both.

My desk at work is basically surrounded by natural light, which I freakin' love! Bad thing is, I started to see where the streaking happened from the tanner. I really thought I rubbed it in well and put an even coat on. So this leads me to believe I either suck at self tanner, or Jergen's just doesn't hold up. Maybe it's a little of both.

 

I actually rubbed it on the outter side of my wrist to ensure I didn't look like this! ^^

But you can also see that the cresses in my wrist didn't take the tanner well. And trust me, I rubbed it in.

 

Streaking all over the body, but only visible in sunlight

My other two toned arm

 

Not too shabby here.

 

 

So I can't decide if I failed at self tanner... which is quite possible...

I think I'll stick to tanning by the pool. Summer and warm weather is only a month away for us Texans.

Texas weather is just so unpredictable. We have been having days forties and then it jumps up into the sixties and seventies. I love it. Of course I wish it would just stay in the high sixties year round, but that's just wishful thinking.

Today actually hit 72 degrees and we have been soaking it up. Rob an I have started hiking and playing tennis, which has been amazing. A grwat workout without having that mindset.

I've spent my Sunday blaring 80s rock and drinking some beer with the windows open. Reminds me of my childhood (minus me drinking). I can't wait for summer!!

I've decided toclean my closet and dresser ou today so I have a reason to shop ;) I am giving 3 bags to goodwill. Tons of shirts, jeans, purses, shoes, and even a prom dress. I hope they go to good use.

What better than to spend a beautiful day outdoors and then spring cleaning. Bring on the warm weather!!