No one thinks we're 5 Star Chefs, Larry, and most people just want good food. So if a seasoned packet or a bottled marinade gets you there, so be it. All these hater comments that come from so called "Experts" that criticize about not growing all your own herbs and crushing every single ingredient by hand is just ridiculous. If these guys knew how to cook they wouldn't be watching our videos! LOL Keep up the good work brother man.

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Poor Man's Gourmet Kitchen Man it's like you're reading my mind and spoke the words straight from my mouth verbatim!! LOL I couldn't agree more brother!!! Thanks for watching!

@danakarloz5845

4 жыл бұрын

Poor Man's Gourmet Kitchen 😂👍

@mmasque2052

3 жыл бұрын

The only difference between a seasoning package or creating your own blend comes down to having more control over how much salt you’re using. Most prepackaged seasonings are largely salt. If you have the spice rack or cabinet for it, experiment and develop blends that you enjoy the taste of; I can just about guarantee that you’ll use at least a third less salt than the packaged stuff and probably get something you like even better. All that said, if a package of seasoning is what you have and what you like, go for it! Personally, I love Old El Pass’s tack and enchilada seasonings.

@yippee8570

2 жыл бұрын

Yes he even gives the reasons for his choices in the video.

I will try this adding a can of corn to it make it more filling and I'll put black olives and jalapeños in it to.

@yippee8570

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds delicious

Damn Good! I used 4 pounds of chicken I got on sale from my local butcher and it cooked it to be like butter. I used a large yellow onion and 2 bell peppers from the farmers market. I also substituted the water with a 32oz container of chicken broth with an extra 1oz of rice and drained the kidney beans. I added 1.5 oz of homemade taco seasoning and the juice from half a lime, again from the farmers market. I baked it for the same instructions and done the cheese the same way. I did have to use a 10" x 14" metal pan since it wouldn't fit into a 9" x 13" casserole. At the end I let it rest for about 30 minutes which was hard to do since it smelled so damn good. But all together it came out to around $12 which isn't that much of an increase in price for a meal that would happily serve 10 people.

The best thing about these recipes is if you’re only one person you can have dinner for a week!

@desireedickson2057

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly lol

@francinescott5686

4 жыл бұрын

Yes; there is a guy at work who appreciates my leftovers and freezes them.

@sadmanh0

4 жыл бұрын

yeah but I don't want to have the same thing everyday so I just kind of follow the recipes without the bulk savings.

@ohhDarty

3 жыл бұрын

@@sadmanh0 ur just not poor enough look at me eat that shit everyday

@lastmelon952

3 жыл бұрын

@@sadmanh0 *freezer enters the chat* " Please allow me to introduce myself."

this guy really gets me thinking a certain way. I dont follow his recipes exactly but moreover as inspiration to make fast, efficient and all the while tasty, meal ideas

The leftovers wrapped in a tortilla would be awesome.

Please allow me to suggest that substituting barley for half the rice will pump up the body of this dish a whole lot. I only buy things cheap, or on sale, and barley can be found for relatively cheap because it has a limited shelf life (has oils just like brown rice, and will spoil) and is a "sell it or throw it out" proposition for the retailer. Your channel is always time well spent!! Thanks!

Looks good! I like the fact you use thigh meat. There should be more recipes out there with dark meat. It's cheap and has a lot of flavor and doesn't dry out as much as breast meat.

After you debone the chicken thighs, take the bones, skin, gristle, etc, and put it in a pot. Add three - four cups of water, and simmer for 1-2 hours, Strain off the stock that is formed, and use it instead of the water that is added at 1:45 - you will be adding a lot of flavor, and great protein as well.

Looks awesome Larry! I love these low cost meals.

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+FunFoods Thank you James!!! I appreciate it!

love your budget meals!! look great!!

I like the budget meal series. Since I have an extra $0.87 I'd get some chipotle seasoning and add to this.

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Random Acts of Cooking LOL! Yeah definitely add more seasonings if you can break the budget or have them on hand!!! Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy! Larry

Man! I tried this recipe and it was good. Definitely a keeper. Thanks.

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, glad you enjoyed it!

I just made this with saffron yellow rice instead of the brown rice and wow is it fantastic!

@TheWolfePit

7 жыл бұрын

Good choice on the rice! Thanks for watching!

@jenniferherrington

7 жыл бұрын

Spanish Rice would me good too. It is spicy too. Yummy!!! Thank you for the ideas all, and especially Larry!

@laurasmusings1865

2 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old post, but you think I could add black beans instead of kidney?? I love the idea of Spanish rice added to it! Looking for cheap, budget meals because of the price of everything, it's crazy!! Thank you in advance!

Wow! On top of being on a budget, I volunteer at a youth camp one week every summer as chief cook and bottle washer. While you were making this dish I couldn't help but mentally build this three times over in a two inch hotel pan. I am going to try it at the monthly community potluck my Grange sponsors... probably in May. Thanks for the inspiration, Larry!!!

Larry, that looks great! I am enjoying this budget series, you have come up with! My daughter Molly was watching with me and I think I may just have to adapt this for the slow cooker. I got a casserole slow cooker for Christmas and this would be a perfect dish to make in it!

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Noreen's Kitchen I would love to see a slow cooker version Noreen!!!!! Glad you and Molly are enjoying them! Thank you very much for watching!

@6309160583

8 жыл бұрын

+TheWolfePit Wow- just plain WOW! THat looks incredible Larry; and not a bad suggestion for a slow cooker adaptation Noreen! Would you have to completely cook the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker?

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Bob Loblaw Thanks Bob! No you do not need to really precook anything before you add it to the slow cooker. I could have technically poured everything into the casserole dish raw and uncooked, covered with foil and baked it and it would have turned out basically the same. BUT that would have made for a boring and really short video! LOL Thanks again Bob! Larry

@nesadcruz7840

3 жыл бұрын

I do it in the rice cooker

I just made this with 4lbs chicken thighs, 1 green pepper, 1 large Vidalia onion, sauted in 2 tbs olive oil, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can green chilies (4 oz.) chopped, 1 can kidney beans w/liquid, 1 packet Taco seasoning, 5 cups water, 1 16 oz bag Goya medium grain rice, .653 lb. colby jack plus some cheddar. It came out more dry but delicious. That's dinner tonight and 9 lunches (frozen). Saving $$$s.

In my local grocery there is a bulk foods section. I get most of my spices there. It is much less expensive as you only get how much you need. This also ensures that you have fresh spices and allows you to try new flavors. This is a great idea for the budget conscious cook.

That looks amazing Larry. I haven't had a rice casserole in years. Your video definitely has me feeling inspired.

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+EZGlutenFree Thank you Anne!!! Hope you give it a try!!! I had plenty, you should have stopped on by! ;-)

I love this series! Simple recipes my family will actually eat.

One of your best. I have subscribed! Keep 'em coming!

Nice one, Larry, the dish looks delicious. I think that some of the best tasting meals are the cheapest to make. Rock On!!! GB

This makes me so hungry! It looks so so good! thanks for sharing!

I didn't realize how much I would miss your background music.

Looks delicious. Will definitely give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

Love it!

Discovered your channel a couple weeks ago. Looks delicious! Looking forward to the next budget recipe.

Simple and it looks great... i can almost taste it!

this is one of my favorite go-to meals when i don't want to *think* about prepping dinner!! it's ALWAYS a great success!! tx for sharing! ;)

Another great receipt.Thank you. will be making this soon . Greetings from Australia Moira

Lovely

This looks really easy to make and something my family would love, thanks for sharing!

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+All Things Tashy Thank you! Please let me know how everyone likes it!! Larry

Hey these budget meals videos are far better than you critiquing the store bought crap. Very constructive and, in my opinion, well worth the time watching. Thanks, man.

Thank you for sharing your recipe. For Mexican chicken and rice. Looks really yummy. You have a super great day.

God's willing I will try this recipe tomorrow looks yummy and something different

That's rather a healthy and hearty meal I'm gonna try this thankyou!!

Looks good, must try!

Well done, my friend! This is an excellent dish! I have 3/4 of a pint of my home canned salsa left, going to try this casserole but sub the tomatoes with chilies with my salsa. Keep this series going, love it!

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+snookie65 Salsa is definitely a better 'flavor' alternative and what I would have preferred to use! But, it's pricier than the tomatoes and chilies! Hope you enjoy Dee! Thank you for watching!

@jenniferherrington

7 жыл бұрын

Rotel would be a great canned item to add to this recipe. It sounds wonderful!! Top it with some Sour Cream and fresh Cilantro and it would be really great if you like that sort of thing.

I cooked this tonight for supper and it was very very good! I added a can of corn to mine and it just made it better!

My husband gives me his suggestions which I won't share. It's unnecessary. But this is the third meal I'm making this week from your page. They all look and taste so good to me! Thank you so much for these. We're not poor. We're both working people who are hungry when we get home.

That looks really good, Thanks for posting this.

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Old Swamp Rat 41 Thank you for watching! Hope you give it a try! Larry

That looks so good

This looks so delicious. I think I’d add half a finely diced jalapeño. They are super cheap and add a lot of flavor.

Thank You Wolfe Pit ! For The Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole ! 😁 Very Delicious 🤝

Thank you for the recipe I think I'll try this tonight

I used pork chops in they because cheaper at my store. Pork chops was 1.69 lb chicken thighs 2.39 lb.

I rewatch all your videos multiple times Larry, I'm your biggest fan

Thx for this! ☺️ Just made some for my family during this Corona quarantine. Pretty tasty 😋 & we have leftovers. 🧡

Looks wonderful Larry!!! YUMMY!!!

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Cheryl K (CherylsHomeCooking) Thank you Cheryl!

Looks like healthy and TASTY comfort food... Making my mouth water!!

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+KillaCommieFerMommie Thanks very much! Hope you give it a try!

this looks great

Honestly these recipes look good, I'm thinking I might start cooking using these recipes

Love this great and easy made💙💚💜❤️❤️

I love seasoning packets in a pinch; I work 9 hours and a meal like this is awesome on a week night- great idea Larry.I would change 1 thing--I would drain the liquid so the chicken does not boil but cook

It's looked delicious.

You are SOOO cool, Mr. Wolfe. Do these recipies just come to you? They are so good that I can hardly WAIT to try them. Simple, flavorful, affordable and,ohhh, did mention yummy?Thanks so much!

@TheWolfePit

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wren! Some recipes do or I get ideas from others!

i just made this and it was so delicious...thank you for the recipe..

I like boiling my thighs with salt, pepper, cumin and some onion, skin and bones on. When done take chicken and debone and remove the skin. I throw the bones and skin back in the broth and cook it down. Then I strain and use the broth for my rice, delicious!!

Just made it tonight, WoW, that is a lot of food for under 10 bucks! The Family loved it, thanks for sharing your recipes

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving it a try Lonnie, I'm glad everyone enjoyed it! Thanks for the donation too, I really appreciate your generosity, it will help greatly! Larry

Keep it up with the reviews/recipes!

I'm going to try this today. Your $10 penne pasta casserole is my kids' all-time favorite, they pester me to make it every week. I think they'll like this one just as much.

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+mschmidtTX That's so cool! Tell your kids Larry said hi!!! Please let me know how they like this one!!

@mschmidtTX

8 жыл бұрын

+TheWolfePit So I did make this earlier this week. For my part it's a tie with your pasta casserole, for my kids it's a close second. Mainly just because they prefer pasta over rice in general. I think this dish would be great for company... the rice is really filling, you could feed an army! Thanks for all your hard work, we enjoy many of your recipes Larry!

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+mschmidtTX That's great to hear, I'm glad everyone enjoyed it!! Yes they do make a lot of servings for not a lot of money!! Thank you very much!

This kind of reminds me of something I make that's called salsa chicken. It's so cheap and such a lazy meal. I just throw a few pounds of chicken breast in the Crock-Pot with a little bit of broth let that cook until it's falling apart dump a jar of salsa in it and let it sit for a little bit cook a bag of rice and a can of black beans mix it all together with some butter and put the chicken on top. It's so good

Going to make this on the weekend! Cant wait to try it

@TheWolfePit

6 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

That's great Larry! Hearty and inexpensive! Rock On!

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+The Root Boy Cooks ! Wash is down with a nice premium inexpensive Milwaukee's Best Light and you have an overall inexpensive meal!! ROFLMAO! Thanks Sal!

@rootboycooks

8 жыл бұрын

Milwaukee's Best? You're yanking my chain! That swill died out years ago!

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+The Root Boy Cooks ! Next to the MB ICE it's pretty popular around here believe it or not. I haven't had one in probably 20 years.

LOOKS DAMN GOOD!

I make it in a dutch oven so no need to put in a baking pan. Also I put celantro in it and serve it with black olives and sour creme

This looks great! And I love taco seasoning when I make tacos, so I can almost imagine the taste of this. Gonna have to try it sometime.

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+ZeliardFTW Thanks for watching, hope you enjoy!

@wrokgoddess

4 жыл бұрын

I love taco seasoning too..I buy the great big Shaker of it.. I use it in my chili instead of chili seasoning.. basically the same thing..

i cooked this dish and my family loved it .

looks YUM

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+426 SUPER BEE Thanks!!

Thank you so much very easy to make😋

@TheWolfePit

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Flora, glad you enjoyed it!

I love your Budget Series.. great Meal and tasty..

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Happy BAR-BAR-B-QUE Thanks Michael!

Looks yummy---I would use black beans, because that is what my family likes...we also like to top it with salsa and sour cream, which we always have on hand...

Looks good!

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+bosslady1598 Bosslady approved! I'm in good shape!! Thank you!

That does look EXTREMELY good. 👍

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Tater 357 Thanks Tater!

Fair play pal. Well done for making these videos. 👏

I think I am going to give this recipe a try this week! Although I am going to use black beans instead of kidney beans, will use my own taco seasoning, and I have some serrano peppers I am going to add as well! I bet Monterey jack would be good in this!

I just found this video. Based on comments and the video it self. I’m making this tonight! It made my mouth water

Larry, you definitely love casseroles, don't you? :D Love your videos, greetings from Greece

That looks very good

@TheWolfePit

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks H&E!

I gunna make this for sure cheers

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+two fast Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy!

i tried,i used yellow rice and regular cheese we have here in holland (since cheddar here is the definition of processed food) it was good i rate it 7.5 out of 10 for taste and verry easy impossible to mess up.

@Lokyr00

7 жыл бұрын

What would you add to make it better in your opinion?

I like this one Larry, great job.

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Lumpy Q Thank you Steve! Hope you give it a try!!!

Excellent budget meal! Good job.

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Hamlin Thanks Michael!

Hi there is there any way you can show how to make cabbage soup ?

Looks good

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael DePew Thanks Michael!

Thanks..!!

Damn that looks good, I just watched the Birds Eye fajita video and saw this in the opening and went sesrching for it, definitely trying this one tonight.

Great Recipe Larry, I saved it to my recipe videos. I can slice this up into 4 serves and freeze it!! I haven't see any diced tomato's and chili here in Australia!! And we call a Chicken a chook!! lol Cheers

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Project-Bassplayer777 Hope you enjoy!! Thanks for watching!!

Man, you are fantastic..!

Very nice recipe, Larry!

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Headchefmom Kendall Lawrence Thank you Kendall!

can you reheat it? and how? thanks.

well mr wolfepit you really impress me you are the best. god bless

looks yummy!

@TheWolfePit

7 жыл бұрын

LOL Thanks for watching!

Did you let it boil until the rice was cooked? Plz help I wanna make this. But always had bad luck baking rice.

Now that looks very tasty!!

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Todd D Thanks Todd!

Thanks Larry for another good budget recipe. I will try this with pinto beans instead of kidney beans. Black beans would be a good choice too. Idea: use pintos or black beans with jalapenos added!

Looks delicious Wolfe! I love making casseroles. TFS :D

@TheWolfePit

8 жыл бұрын

+Kulinary Kreations Me too Kelly, casseroles and soups! Thanks for watching!!

@ImjustKelly73

8 жыл бұрын

***** Yummy soups and casseroles! So comforting!

Loved it! Added broccoli to appease momma!

May need to try this subbing kidney beans for black beans personal preference. I wonder if the bagged Spanish rice would cook right in this..

In the uk you could make this with under £8 just tried it and it was delicious