Random Microwave cooking

So, this was a few days ago, I apologize for not posting sooner...

This was a chicken I cooked in the microwave on Feb 7, 2012. Came out PERFECT after 30 minutes in the microwave.

Now.. I decided to experiment in the stack cooker, instead of following any recipe. I did base the sauce off of this recipe, which you should seriously make as well! it is SO GOOD.

Anyway...

I decided to do mushrooms and asparagus for the vegetables to serve with the chicken.

 I used my wonderful Tupperware quick chef to chop up the mushrooms into smaller chunks.

 I have a TON of asparagus.. about 3 weeks of Bountiful Baskets worth.. which have kept beautifully in my Medium Long Fridgesmart (from Tupperware of course!)  I chopped off the ends, then cut them in half.

I mixed lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to put in with the pcs of chicken that I cut up. Off to the side (yes on the stove... ) I melted butter and added green onion to it to simmer right before the rest of this was finished.
 Now, this is the reason why this item is called the Stack Cooker.. You STACK it, and cook multiple foods at once.! I am missing a piece though....   I have the larger casserole section, which I could have put potatoes in...  I have the colander, which I put the veggies in, then I turned the lid upside down and put the cut up pcs of chicken in. 

Pop it in the microwave.. 

Now typical rule is 25 minutes for chicken breasts, I did realize after that since I cut mine up I probably didnt have to put it in as long. 

Now here is the pasta maker. I have made 3 things of pasta in here, and its come out perfect every time, so I thought I would try eggnoodles. Now, the pamphlet says that egg noodles are iffy, but I decided to try it anyway.

I popped this in without the lid right after the chicken and vegetables were done. It said 6 minutes.. didnt turn out.. so I tried it for another 6 minutes, and it was just BLEH! I ended up throwing it out! I did make instant mashed potatoes to take its place though.. LIFE SAVER

 

Now, here is the end result. I am sorry about the pictures, they were taken with my phone and the lighting is not great in my kitchen. (and yes, that IS a True Blood glass...)

So here is when I realized I didnt have to cook diced chicken as long.. it was a little dry, luckily the juice kept it from drying out too much, and the veggies were very well done, but very delicious too!

I mixed the butter and chives in with the lemon sauce from the chicken, cooked it a bit longer, then dumped it over the chicken, put the veggies and mashed potatoes on the side, and it was a hit! I will definitely be making this again. Anything I can get K to eat without having to hid the chicken first is a must make again dinner!

Oh, I also made this on Valentine's day... J had to work so he had to heat his up for leftovers, but he still enjoyed it!

Tonight.. I try PORK CHOPS in the microwave! woo!