Gina Young Recipes – Easy, Delicious and Cost-Effective

Gina Young invites viewers to join her for a live cooking session on Monday! She will offer delicious yet cost-effective recipes while sharing cooking hygiene tips such as stirring noodles to prevent them from sticking and washing hands after handling raw meat. Gina currently stars on reality series To Rome for Love.

Taco Pasta

Cheese-stuffed taco pasta is an easy, satisfying, one-pot dinner that’s ideal for busy weeknights.

Start by browning the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Halfway through, add onion and cook until soft; drain any excess grease before stirring in Rotel tomatoes, fire-roasted diced green chiles, taco seasoning and beef broth. Simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes, until simmering has subsided, before adding pasta – cover and continue cooking until al dente is achieved.

Serve hot and top it with all your favorite Tex-Mex toppings like scallions, sour cream, lime juice, greek yogurt, extra shredded cheese and salsa for an authentic Mexican flair! This dish makes great leftovers and freezer-friendly options; simply add a splash of water before reheating! For vegan options use plant-based ground beef, vegetable broth and vegan cheddar cheese instead!

Chicken Breast

Chicken breast is an easy and popular meal choice that’s loved by both kids and adults. From baked to fried preparation methods, this protein-packed treat makes for quick weeknight preparation!

No matter what you need, these chicken breast recipes will surely please everyone in the family. Enjoy simple baked versions with spices or exotic twists such as pineapple and bell pepper for pan-frying or sheet pan dinner featuring boneless chicken with seasonal pears!

Overcooking chicken breast can quickly turn it dry, so use a meat thermometer and cook until its center reaches 165 degrees. After being finished cooking, allow it to rest before cutting into it; the meat will continue releasing juices and becoming tenderer as time goes on, producing juicy and flavorful results! You won’t go back to baked chicken breast again!

Fajita Stuffed Chicken

Everybody loves a deliciously stuffed chicken dinner! But this recipe takes it one step further with an irresistibly creamy fajita filling sure to please all your diners at the table.

First, saute onions and peppers on a hot skillet (ideally cast iron), until softened but still firm, before adding the fajita seasoning and mixing thoroughly. Next, to stuff chicken breasts, create pockets by making cuts lengthwise halfway through; fill each pocket with two tablespoons of the fajita mixture followed by cheese sprinkles before pressing the sides together and sealing with toothpicks if necessary.

Simply transfer the stuffed chicken to a baking dish and spread on some salsa before scattering crushed tortilla chips over it. Bake as directed, adding additional cheese just before the chicken finishes baking for optimal results. Serve hot alongside Mexican rice, slow cooker refried beans or salad featuring slices of avocado with homemade guacamole for an ultimate meal experience!

Chicken Fajitas

Classic Fajita Chicken and Vegetables with Warm Tortillas | Crowd Pleaser Meal

An electric skillet is ideal for creating delicious fajitas because it gives chicken, onion and peppers that beloved crisp-edged sear – plus using cast iron helps seal in flavor!

This is an easy recipe that only takes 30 minutes from start to finish, including marinating the chicken for up to 4 hours for extra-juicy fajitas. I use green, yellow and red bell peppers because their bright hue adds interest but you can use any combination of vegetables you desire. Do yourself a favor and create your own homemade seasoning packets that taste just as great while being healthier too.

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