Tasty Tuesday Recipe: Spicy Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Welcome to Tasty Tuesday!! What does this have to do with event planning or weddings? Nothing and everything. Life in itself is an event and daily we find ourselves celebrating in some time of way. Currently, I am doing a weight loss challenge with a group of ChiTown Moms called "Lose Weight in 8".  So, in honor of that challenge and Mother's Day, I thought it would be interesting to post recipes each Tuesday during the month of May.

My alias during the challenge is "The Busy Absentee"!  As a professional wedding and events planner I am typically always busy AND always absent from healthy food choices.   I get so busy planning and managing business and family that I often forget to eat.

Last week I believe I did OK by preparing the following recipe for the family... Try it for yours and even for Mother's Day!!! 

Spinach and Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Sauteed Mushrooms. 
Ingredients
8 Chicken Breasts
2 Pkg Spinach (I used frozen creamed)
16oz Pepper Jack Cheese
Mushrooms
Cajun Spices
Grape seed Oil
Toothpicks

Directions

Heat oven to 350. In a bowl mix the spinach and cheese until well blended.

Take the chicken breasts and split open and stuff with spinach mixture. Using the toothpicks to keep close, turn over and rub with grape seed oil and sprinkle with Cajun spices.  Place in glass baking dish and put into the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes.  In a separate pan, cook mushrooms.  Once sauteed and place over chicken with remaining spinach/cheese mixture

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. and Designs by Shay, the Blog "My Journey, My Way, My LIFESTYLE ~ Celebrating Love, Laughter and Everything in Between..." You or your brand interested in a review? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Soothing Saturday with Shay: CHEER Edition at the Marriott

This Soothing Saturday with Shay is dedicated to moms that sacrifice for their children and especially CHEER moms. The countless hours in the gym, not to mention the amount of money spent to have our children participate in this SPORT. Whether your kid cheers recreational, with their school, or on an all star team ...CHEER moms you ROCK! 

You might be wondering how does "Soothing" and "Cheerleading" go together.  Well, if you're able to stay at one of the Marriott hotels then you'd understand it a little better. 

One of my favorite moments of cheer season would have to be the hotel stays!  I'm a Marriott girl and absolutely love the comfy bed, work out room, whirlpool and no snoring that comes along with traveling with my all star cheerleader. Although our days typically start early and end late, the Marriott makes our stay stress free and enjoyable.  This past weekend we stayed at the Renaissance located at 1551 Thoreau Dr N in Schaumburg on the club level that included breakfast and a magnificent view.  Located near IKEA, Woodfield Mall and fine dining it was a nice little getaway close to home.  Speaking of fine dining, the hotel restaurant Sam & Harry's private dining features some of the best steaks and succulent seafood around!

With over 48,000 square feet of event space dripping in Swarovski crystal chandeliers and natural light, the Renaissance Schaumburg is also a great venue to consider if you're getting married in the not so near future.

What are some of your favorite hotel chains?

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. and Designs by Shay, the Blog "My Journey, My Way, My LIFESTYLE ~ Celebrating Love, Laughter and Everything in Between..." You or your brand interested in a review? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.