I have to admit I am not a gourmet cook. I try, but my husband Kyle is much more of a chef than I am. Most of my homemade concoctions start with some kind of can of cream soup. When I do find a recipe I like, I often don’t have the required ingredients on hand or the time to make it. Progresso has come up with the perfect solution for ‘chefs’ like me with their new line of Recipe Starters Cooking Sauce.
Progresso Recipe Starters sauces are available in five flavorful varieties that can each be used as a starter to create numerous home-cooked meals. For added inspiration, Progresso created 80 recipes utilizing this new line of cooking sauces that can be found on Progresso.com/RecipeStarters. Many of these recipes are classic family favorites, such as Bacon Mac n´ Cheese, Chicken Pot Pie and Chicken Parmesan, and utilize ingredients your family may already have on-hand.
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- Creamy Roasted Garlic with Chicken Stock
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Since I had just bought a package of chicken breasts, I decided to make Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken and serve with some egg noodles. The recipe was very easy and I did indeed have everything on hand (chicken breasts, butter, 1 can Progresso Creamy Parmesan Basil cooking sauce, garlic powder, bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and pasta or potatoes). The recipe actually called for shredded cheese, but I found the grated I had worked just as well.
I was slightly concerned that one can of sauce would not be enough for the family, but we even had some left over. The recipe only uses a slight amount of the sauce when breading the chicken (3 tbsp) and the rest was simply heated and used to pour over the noodles. Kyle described it as “a good alfredo sauce”. The only thing I added to it was a little salt. It is a bad habit, but I add salt to almost everything.
Progresso Recipe Starters are the perfect solution for days when I don’t have a lot of time or energy to cook. The Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken I made baked up in about 15 minutes and only took about 10 minutes of prep time.
The kids all loved their dinner and ate it without complaint (which is very impressive for our house). They love anything that involves noodles so this was right up their alley. I can’t wait to try the Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese with the Creamy Three Cheese cooking sauce and I love Beef Stroganoff and can’t wait to make it with the Creamy Portabella Mushroom cooking sauce.
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ColleenMarie82 says
October 2, 2012 at 9:41 amI would like to try the cheese stuffed mini meat loaves
JLin says
October 2, 2012 at 10:06 amCrispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken
sandra says
October 2, 2012 at 12:22 pmi want to try the Easy Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie recipe
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October 2, 2012 at 12:26 pmeasy weeknight chicken pot pie
Azure says
October 2, 2012 at 12:32 pmThe creamy mushroom risotto looks yummy!
Auri Lae says
October 2, 2012 at 12:42 pmThe Oven Basil-Chicken Risotto looks yummy!
Samantha C. says
October 2, 2012 at 1:04 pmThe Chicken Pot Pie sounds delicious!
Candice says
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amber says
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Kristie says
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April V says
October 2, 2012 at 2:09 pmI want to try the cheesy no-bake lasagna!
Jessie C. says
October 2, 2012 at 2:27 pmI’d like to try Easy Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie
Debra Hall says
October 2, 2012 at 4:05 pmi want to try the Bacon-Cheeseburger Potato Pie
Jessica says
October 2, 2012 at 4:51 pmThe Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken looks great!
Sue Farrell says
October 2, 2012 at 5:43 pmI want to try the Easy Weekend Chicken Pot Pie recipe—and many of the other recipes, too.
debbie says
October 2, 2012 at 5:50 pmno bake cheesy skillet lasagna
Cynthia R says
October 2, 2012 at 7:20 pmwant to try Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Jo says
October 2, 2012 at 8:13 pmWhen I was reading your post I was thinking, most definitely would want to try the bacon Mac ‘n’ cheese, but I am a push over for pot pies so I have changed my mind… The chicken pot pie would be my first choice
Christina says
October 2, 2012 at 10:12 pmI would love to try the cheese stuffed mini-meatloaf – https://www.progresso.com/recipes/cheese-stuffed-mini-meat-loaves/9580bf2d-ba57-41bd-a4f9-44112d5691d5
C.j. says
October 2, 2012 at 11:37 pmI’d love to try arroz con pollo
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October 3, 2012 at 6:44 amI’d like to try cheese stuffed mini meat loaves.
Jennifer Young says
October 3, 2012 at 9:04 amBaked Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
Lisa R says
October 3, 2012 at 1:31 pmCheesy Beer Fondue made with recipe starter Creamy Three Cheese
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Robert says
October 3, 2012 at 2:02 pmEasy Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie, because every once in a while I’d like to have an easy weeknight.
Mary Happymommy says
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Rust says
October 4, 2012 at 1:45 pmI would like to try the Easy Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie
Ashley S says
October 4, 2012 at 3:35 pmCrispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken sounds amazing!
Tracy Robertson says
October 4, 2012 at 4:14 pmI want to make the Bacon-Cheeseburger Potato Pie!
Lily c says
October 4, 2012 at 6:13 pmBasil Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Wild Orchid says
October 5, 2012 at 6:44 amI would love to make this –https://www.progresso.com/recipes/crispy-garlic-parmesan-chicken/014d6131-c4ec-426c-b673-b00ee0aad3a3
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Maryann says
October 5, 2012 at 9:38 amChicken and Noodles Skillet
Rache Madsen says
October 5, 2012 at 12:38 pmThe No bake cheesy lasagna! Yum!
Shakeeta W says
October 5, 2012 at 1:53 pmThe Buffalo Chicken-Potato Bake sounds really good!
Maria says
October 5, 2012 at 9:33 pmyum the asian meatballs look delish
Claire says
October 5, 2012 at 9:44 pmBaked Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
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Amber says
October 6, 2012 at 9:22 amI would love to try the Cheese-Stuffed Mini Meat Loaves
Maureen says
October 6, 2012 at 9:32 amBacon Mac & Cheese
Emily N says
October 6, 2012 at 11:45 amI’d like to try the garlic parm chicken.
ELIZABETH C. says
October 6, 2012 at 11:52 amI would love to try the Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Tabathia B says
October 6, 2012 at 12:32 pmCheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet
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CherylS22 says
October 6, 2012 at 3:39 pmI’d love to try the Beef Tenderloins with Mushroom-Garlic Sauce.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kelly H. says
October 6, 2012 at 3:46 pmThe Chicken Divan
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Penny Snyder says
October 6, 2012 at 5:19 pmWould love to try the
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Kiara says
October 6, 2012 at 5:47 pmI would like to try the Bacon-Cheeseburger Potato Pie.
Ann Fantom says
October 6, 2012 at 6:50 pmI would like to try the Progresso Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken) recipe
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October 6, 2012 at 7:15 pmcheese stuffed mini meat loaves
Renee G says
October 6, 2012 at 7:18 pmI would like to try the Pulled Chicken Sandwiches.
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vikki Billings says
October 6, 2012 at 7:24 pmI would like to try Bacon and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
Joanna Price says
October 6, 2012 at 8:24 pmNo-Bake Cheesy Skillet Lasagna- yum!
Ttrockwood says
October 6, 2012 at 8:41 pmCheese stuffed mini meatloaves
Kathy S says
October 6, 2012 at 8:45 pmCrispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken
Patrice says
October 6, 2012 at 9:21 pmNo-Bake Cheesy Skillet Lasagna!
Donna L says
October 6, 2012 at 9:44 pmThe Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken sounds good to me.
Natalie Finch says
October 6, 2012 at 10:09 pmI have to try some of these recipes! I would probably start with “Easy Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie” because it’s easy and my whole family would love it!
jessica says
October 6, 2012 at 11:32 pmCrispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken looks yummy
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October 7, 2012 at 1:45 amCheese-Stuffed Mini Meat Loaves
Margie Kairis says
October 7, 2012 at 4:11 amthe crispy garlic-parmesan chicken sounds delicious! 🙂
maria says
October 7, 2012 at 8:17 amI’m going to try the Chorizo Con Queso.
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October 7, 2012 at 11:05 amwould like to try Cheese-Stuffed Mini Meat Loaves
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October 7, 2012 at 2:10 pmCheese Stuffed Mini Meat Loaves
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October 8, 2012 at 12:21 amcheese stuff mini meat loaves! yum!
Monique Rizzo says
October 8, 2012 at 12:41 amBaked corn cooking.
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Wendy says
October 8, 2012 at 2:51 amI’d like to try the recipe for Beef and Barley Soup.
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October 8, 2012 at 7:32 amno bake skillet lasagna
Kimberly Wright says
October 8, 2012 at 10:30 amI think the cheese stuffed mini meatloafs would be a big hit.
Julie @ Knitting and Sundries says
October 8, 2012 at 10:40 amThe Arroz con Pollo looks like something I’d love to try!
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Lynda Ed says
October 8, 2012 at 11:08 amThe Autumn Chicken Stew sounds yummy.
Kate F. says
October 8, 2012 at 11:15 am20-minute Thai Peanut Chicken
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October 8, 2012 at 1:13 pmI’d try the Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken .
Denise S says
October 8, 2012 at 2:25 pmI want to try No-Bake Cheesy Skillet Lasagna.
Robert Pyszk says
October 8, 2012 at 5:28 pmhttps://www.progresso.com/Recipes/Recipe-Starters/cheddar-parmesan-puffs-with-dipping-sauces/0f04ed13-a7dc-44da-8a65-92734ebdf85d
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October 8, 2012 at 7:49 pmI’d go with Easy Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie
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Christy Anderson says
October 9, 2012 at 1:09 pmI would like to try Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken recipe.
Heather S says
October 9, 2012 at 5:32 pmCrispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken
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October 10, 2012 at 12:11 amthe cheese stuffed mini meat loaves
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Karin A says
October 10, 2012 at 9:55 amthe No-Bake Cheesy Skillet Lasagna
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October 10, 2012 at 11:21 amCrispy garlic Parmesan chicken
Kylie C says
October 10, 2012 at 2:16 pmThe Creamy Garlic Chicken and Cheddar Biscuits sounds like a super yummy dinner!
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October 10, 2012 at 7:07 pmAutumn Chicken Stew!
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October 10, 2012 at 7:08 pmBaked Chicken and Rice
Amanda Alvarado says
October 10, 2012 at 10:16 pmI’d love to try the Easy Weeknight Beef Stroganoff
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October 10, 2012 at 10:45 pmCreamy Lemon Chicken
Michele P says
October 11, 2012 at 9:42 pmI want to try the Cheesy Bacon Hash Brown Bake
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October 11, 2012 at 11:49 pmCrispy garlic chicken sounds amazing
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October 12, 2012 at 3:46 pmCreamy Lemon Chicken
L Brenner says
October 12, 2012 at 4:13 pmI’d like to try the black bean soft tacos.
Virginia Rowell says
October 12, 2012 at 4:37 pmI would love to try the cheese stuffed meatloaf! Yum!
Allison Downes says
October 12, 2012 at 8:52 pmI would love to try the Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe!
Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!
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Rochelle says
October 12, 2012 at 11:45 pmI would love to make the Artichoke-Basil Frittata recipe. Thanks!
Kat says
October 13, 2012 at 12:20 pmI would like to try:
Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken
Kathleen says
October 13, 2012 at 4:17 pmcheese stuffed meatloaf
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valerie says
October 13, 2012 at 11:04 pmcheesy skillet lasagna
BusyWorkingMama says
October 14, 2012 at 8:25 amI’d like the creamy lemon chicken.
Karen Gonyea says
October 14, 2012 at 9:50 amCheesy Bacon Hash Brown Bake
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October 14, 2012 at 9:54 amchicken pot pie
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October 14, 2012 at 1:11 pmBlack Bean-Chicken Salad with Creamy Cilantro Pesto Dressing
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October 14, 2012 at 4:00 pmI want Cheese-Stuffed Mini Meat Loaves
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October 14, 2012 at 7:12 pmCreamy Lemon Chicken
Daniel M says
October 14, 2012 at 7:18 pmalways liked the Chicken Pot Pie
Sarah L says
October 14, 2012 at 8:35 pmCrispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken
Thanks for the contest.
Caryn S says
October 15, 2012 at 9:09 amI’d like to try the Creamy Lemon Chicken
Nicole D. says
October 15, 2012 at 8:18 pmPulled Chicken Sandwiches.
Anthony says
October 15, 2012 at 10:01 pmthe Cheesy Bacon Hash Brown Bake
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October 16, 2012 at 12:47 amEasy weeknight chicken pot pie
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October 16, 2012 at 4:18 amEasy Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie
Deb C says
October 16, 2012 at 4:35 amI would like to try the Cheese-Stuffed Mini Meat Loaves
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Kimberly B. says
October 16, 2012 at 5:00 amCrispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Erica C. says
October 16, 2012 at 12:14 pmThe Easy Weeknight Beef Stroganoff sounds good.
Tanya Bartlett says
October 16, 2012 at 12:51 pmCreamy Lemon Chicken
Ellie W says
October 16, 2012 at 1:14 pmI’d like to try the Baked Ziti Casserole
Desiree Dunbar says
October 16, 2012 at 1:43 pmI’d like to make the Bow Tie Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus.
Amy Woods-Smith says
October 16, 2012 at 2:08 pmI would love to try the Crispy Garlic Chicken.
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October 16, 2012 at 2:42 pmCreamy Lemon Chicken
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Nicole C. says
October 16, 2012 at 4:00 pmI would love to try the Asian Chicken and Noodles.
Jennifer M says
October 16, 2012 at 4:34 pmEasy weeknight chicken pot pie.
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October 16, 2012 at 4:42 pmcrispy garlic parmesan chicken
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October 16, 2012 at 4:52 pmWould love to try out the chicken pot pie
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October 16, 2012 at 6:22 pmAsian Chicken and Noodles
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October 16, 2012 at 6:27 pmThe Cheese-Stuffed Mini Meat Loaves sounds so good
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October 16, 2012 at 7:54 pmBacon Mac and Cheese
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October 16, 2012 at 9:22 pmEasy Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie
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October 16, 2012 at 9:46 pmBlack Bean Enchiladas!
Lisa L says
October 16, 2012 at 9:52 pmI’d like to try the recipe for Basil Chicken Ravioli Carbonara
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October 16, 2012 at 10:54 pmi would love to do the Cheese-Stuffed Mini Meat Loaves