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03.17.2009 Food, Recipes

Speedy Layered Chicken Enchilada Pie

Speedy Layered Chicken Enchilada Pie

1 (11.5 ounce) package Old El Paso(R) Flour Tortillas for Burritos (I used corn tortillas)
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup uncooked instant white rice
8 ounces shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (I used more cheese the second time I made it! Probably 12 oz.)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
1 (19 ounce) can red enchilada Sauce
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chunky salsa
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
Reduced fat sour cream (optional)
Chopped green onions (optional)
I added black olives, too.

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9-inch round (2-quart) glass baking dish or casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Cut 5 of the tortillas in half. Cut remaining tortillas into 2 1/2-inch-wide strips. In large bowl, combine chicken, rice, 1 cup of the cheese, beans and 1 cup of the enchilada sauce; mix well.

Layer 4 tortilla halves in bottom of sprayed baking dish. Top with 1/4 cup enchilada sauce and half of the chicken mixture. Top with 2 tortilla halves; fill in empty spaces with 3 tortilla strips. Spoon corn over tortillas. Spread salsa over corn. Layer with 2 tortilla halves and 3 strips. Top with remaining half of chicken mixture. Continue layering with remaining 2 tortilla halves and strips, enchilada sauce, cheese and 2 tablespoons green onions.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Cool 5 minutes. Top with sour cream and green onions.

Yield: 6 servings

This is YUMMY!!!! It’s also super easy and quick to make if you have the chicken already cooked, leftover, even!

02.17.2009 Food, Recipes

Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

I made this last night and it was delish. When I make it again it will be with adjustments. (See below.)

Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Black pepper
4 slices prosciutto (I might get this from the deli case, because the package I bought had more slices than I needed.)
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried)
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cloves garlic, unpeeled (I’d use way more. We love garlic.)
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)

Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Lay the prosciutto on a cutting board or plate and sprinkle with the oregano. Lay each chicken breast on a slice of prosciutto and wrap the prosciutto around the chicken. (I never thought I’d say this, but my breasts were too big. I’d definitely make sure they were only about 3/4″ thick. It took way too long to cook through.)

Heat the oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until the prosciutto is crisp and the chicken is cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side.

Transfer the chicken and garlic to plates. If using the wine, add it to the skillet and simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon over the chicken.

Yield: Makes 4 servings

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 254; FAT 9g (sat 2g); CHOLESTEROL 105mg; CARBOHYDRATE 3g; CALORIES FROM FAT 31%; SODIUM 458mg; PROTEIN 39g; FIBER 0g; SUGAR 0g

02.05.2009 Food, Magazines, Passionate Ink, RWA, Thursday 3

Thursday 3: Accomplishments

Today I felt productive. Here are three things I did.

1. I went through the pile of junk to deal with, which included a few days worth of mail, various coupons, papers from the junior high and high school, tax forms, a check, and magazines to distribute either to Mr. T (aka dh), my sons, or my TBR pile.

2. I sent my entries and fees to Passionate Ink for their Passionate Plume contest. However, I’m not sure I’m going to DC for the RWA conference. *sighs*

3. I made a pot of split pea soup from scratch. It turned out yummy!

01.30.2009 Food, Thursday 3

Thursday 3: Groceries

I’m late doing my Thursday 3! All this week, I’ve been off a day. Tuesday, I thought it was Wednesday. Wednesday I thought it was Thursday. Then, today, I thought it was STILL Wednesday. Can calcium supplements mess with your brain???

Anyway, I find myself at a loss for a topic, so since, I just went to Trader Joes, here are three things I bought there.

1. Mandarin Orange Chicken – This stuff is great. It’s frozen and all you do is toss it on a baking tray and bake it. When it’s done, you toss it in the sauce you warmed in the microwave. I add white rice and a veggie. Dinner is done!

2. Marinated Wild White King Salmon Fillets – My kids love salmon, but we’ve never had white salmon before. And I’m not sure they’re going to like the marinade, but too bad. Variety is the spice of life.

3. Raw Silvered Almonds – I like to add these to my yogurt to fool myself into believing I’m having a Substantial Filling Breakfast That I Have To Chew. I toast them in the oven to give them extra flavor.

And how cool is this? Because I brought my own reusuable shopping bag, I was entered to win a $25 shopping spree! Neato!