“I feel guilty eating casserole because it’s a comfort food for me and it’s bad to comfort myself with food”.
A question that gets brought up in sessions with me is “is it okay to eat something in response to an emotion?” The answer is YES! It’s insightful to meet a personal need or emotion with support, whether that be through food, talking a walk, sipping on a warm cup of tea , wrapping up in a cozy blanket, or spending time with a loved one; we call that self soothing. We want you to have many tools in your toolbox to meet the need that is coming up for you. So if you only have one coping skill for an emotion, explore other ways too to meet that need.
If you struggle with this concept that's ok! Social has told people they shouldn't eat this or shouldn't eat that, AND shouldn't eat when they are emotional. If you feel like you'd like support navigating this, I'd be happy to support you as you work through these emotions that may come up.
Chicken pot pie casserole
Ingredients
4 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
4 cups mixed frozen vegetables (I used carrots, corn, peas and green beans!)
12 oz egg noodles, cooked
2, 10 oz cans of condensed cream of chicken
1 1/2 cups milk (I used 2%)
1 cup shredded colby jack cheese (or whatever sprinkle cheese you have on hand!)
4 Tbsp melted butter
Ritz crackers, crumbled (about 30)
Recipe
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; then add the egg noodles and cook until al dente (about 5-6 minutes) and drain the water.
Crush the ritz crackers (I used a large ziploc bag and smashed them) while the butter is melting in the microwave. Combine the melted butter and the smashed ritz in a bowl and blend well.
In another large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, vegetables, soup, milk and cheese. Then, add noodles. Mix well.
Place contents of large bowl in a 9 x 13 casserole dish and top with crushed ritz.
Place casserole dish in over for 30 minutes, or until done.
Once baked, remove casserole and let it cool before serving.
Enjoy!
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