Saturday, February 28, 2015

Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients

    2-3 Chicken Breasts, shredded

    1 Can Green Enchilada Sauce

    1 Can Diced Green Chilis 

    2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

    1/2 Box Cream Cheese

    1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup

    1 Cup Milk

    1/4 Cup Sour Cream

    10 Small Tortillas

Directions

Mix chicken, 1/2 can of chilis, 1/2 can enchilada sauce, cream cheese and 1 cup of cheese in a bowl. Use this to fill the tortillas and line them in a baking dish. Mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, the remaining chilis and enchilada sauce (to taste). Add more/less milk to sauce to adjust sauce thickness. Bake until bubbly at 350 degrees. Add remaining cheese to top after removing from the oven. Serve with diced tomatoes and lettuce.

Number of Servings: 10

White Bean Chicken Chili



Introduction

This chili is packed with flavor and fiber. Make a big batch for a crowd or freeze it in single-serving containers for up to four months.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 T olive oil
    2 lbs (32 oz) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, diced into 1-inch cubes
    1 onion, diced
    3 cloves garlic, grated
    1 t salt
    3 t ground cumin
    1/2 t chili powder
    1/8 t cayenne pepper
    4 (15.5 oz cans) cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
    28 oz chicken stock, low sodium
    2 c corn, frozen
    2 (4 oz cans) green chilis
    shredded cheese 

Directions

Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken and onion. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic cloves and spices, continue to cook for 1-2 minutes. Add beans and stock. Stir and simmer for 25 minutes. Add corn and green chilis , continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve with 1 tablespoon of cheese per cup of soup.
If you prefer a thicker chili, puree 1/4 of the soup before you add the corn.