What to feed hungry children?!

I don't have a large repertoire of kid friendly recipes, primarily because I'm really picky and I don't like a lot of typical family friendly fare... My kids are just used to what this mama makes! So I have already exhausted what I thought Evan & Emma would like: tacos, spaghetti, breakfast, my little cheddar meatloaves... We have a pizza/ movie night planned and my coup de grace is going to be boxed mac & cheese with hot dogs before we head to the airport on Saturday night. Well, that left ONE night...

Cynde suggested chicken drumsticks but I never did pick any up from the market so... what to do?! I reverted to a family favorite, feeling rather emboldened that I've had NO complaints all week long. Even every vegetable has been happily eaten!

I made Cajun Chicken Strips and Cornbread Casserole. And they loved it!!! (Even Emma who says she doesn't like corn...)

Super easy and quick!

Cajun Chicken Strips

1 T. flour

1 t. seasoned salt

3/4 t. garlic powder

1/2 t. paprika

1/4 t. pepper

1/8-1/4 t. cayenne pepper (I skip this with little kids)

1 1/2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2" strips)

2 T. butter

In a gallon sized Ziploc baggie, combine first 6 ingredients. Add chicken (1/2 at a time) and shake to coat. In skillet, cook coated chicken in butter 8-10 minutes.

(After making this recipe for more than 10 years, I just now figured out that I can mix up extra seasoning to store in the pantry. Seems I'm a bit slow!)

Cornbread Casserole

1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained

1 can (14 oz) cream style corn

1 pkg. (8 1/2 oz) cornbread/ muffin mix

1 egg

2 T. butter, melted

1/4 t. garlic powder (I add more!)

1/4 t. paprika (I add more of this also!)

Mix all ingredients. Pour into greased 11x7x2 baking dish. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees until tops and edges are golden brown (about 25-30 minutes).