Cold and Flu Preparedness with #PedialyteSingles with Recipes

There is nothing worse for a mom than to see their children sick.  When I was recently asked to do a post on Pedialyte Singles I thought it would be a great one to share with my readers.  The plan was to host a party where my friends and I prepared a few meals ahead of time to freeze for that inevitable day when one of our children got sick.  Little did I know it would be me who would have to post-pone the party due to my little one getting sick.  Fortunately, I was somewhat prepared.  I stocked up about a month ago on Pedialyte Singles in the Tetra package.  So, when James came down with the Flu and was having a difficult time eating and drinking the Pedialyte Singles were a lifesaver.  Their website also had a lot of useful tips on dehydration that kept my mind at ease.   (NOTE: Please consult with your physician before using Pedialyte Singles)

Anyway, our party got cancelled and we rescheduled to later in the week.  Once the weekend came another one of my friend’s kids got sick and we had to reschedule again.  With the cold/flu season here there is no better time than the present to get prepared.  When we finally were able to pull it off we prepared 3 meals that were quick and easy.  We each took one to go in the freezer for that time when Super Mom is stretched thin taking care of her little sick one.

Here are some of the pictures as we prepared Chicken and Rice, Chili, and Chicken & Hashbrown Casserole:

Chicken & Rice

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)

1 cup water

3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

• Stir the soup, water, rice, paprika and black pepper in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with the chicken. Season with additional paprika and black pepper. Cover the baking dish.
• Bake at 375°F. for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.

(Compliments of Campbells)

Chili

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with liquid

1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

1.5  pounds lean ground beef (80% lean or higher)

1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans with juices

1 bottle of beer

Brown and drain the ground beef, breaking up with a large wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain well. In a large pot over medium heat, combine all ingredients except for the beer and beans. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir in the beans and beer simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lower heat and let cook roughly 30 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

Chicken & Potato Casserole

• 10 oz. can condensed reduced fat and sodium cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1-1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3-1/2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1-1/2 cups frozen peppers and onions, thawed
• 1-1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1-1/2 cups crushed potato chips

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine soup, sour cream, milk, chicken and 1-1/4 cups cheese. Spread three-quarters of this mixture in a greased 2-quart baking dish.

Sprinkle hash browns and peppers and onions over the top of the casserole and press down lightly, then top vegetables with remaining soup mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and potato chips.

Bake casserole, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. 8 servings

To freeze, assemble casserole as directed, except do not thaw potatoes, peppers, or onions and do not sprinkle with potato chips. Wrap casserole in freezer wrap or heavy duty foil and freeze. Reserve potato chips in pantry. To thaw and bake, let thaw overnight in refrigerator. Uncover and bake at 350 degrees F for 60-70 minutes until bubbly. Then top with crushed potato chips and bake 5-10 minutes longer.

(Compliments of About.com)

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After making all the yummy dishes we decided to each try the Pedialyte Singles ourselves.  I am a firm believer that you should try whatever you give your children and I wrote a post about it in the past.  I’m glad to report that the Apple flavored Pedialyte isn’t bad at all!  In all actuality it tastes like a fruity apple juice.

Essentials for a well-stocked medicine chest – http://pedialyte.com/dehydration.aspx?section=2

A fun and easy experiment to teach about dehydration – http://pedialyte.com/dehydration.aspx

Printable activities to keep kids entertained when sick – http://pedialyte.com/kids.aspx

COUPON FOR $1.50 OFF PEDIALYTE SINGLES: https://pedialyte.com/registration.aspx

FAQs about Pedialyte – http://pedialyte.com/faq.aspx

Dislcosure: I was compensated for my time by Collective Bias. All views and opinions are mine.