I grew up loving all the “meal helper” products that were introduced in the 70’s. If you’re old enough to remember the introduction of Hamburger Helper, you may recall how innovative it seemed back then. But after college when I started cooking for myself, I realized that some of the “cheesy powders” and other processed foods probably weren’t the healthiest things to eat – especially because I couldn’t tell what was really in them. I also love the convenience of cooking everything in one skillet (I HATE doing dishes). So I created my own homemade version of a “helper” dish which has become my go-to entree to make any day of the week. It’s hearty, healthy, satisfying and filled with ingredients that everybody in the family loves – even my 13 nieces and nephews!

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