Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pd. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 breasts)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/3 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. dry oregano
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 can refried beans
- 6 flour tortillas
- Toppings: jalapenos, sour cream, red enchilada sauce, Mexican blend cheese
- In a large pot, bring chicken, onion, and spices to a boil. Boil covered 15 minutes on high.
- Reduce to medium and simmer for 1 hour with lid cracked.
- Most liquid should be evaporated and chicken mixture easily shredded when poked with a spoon and twisted.
- Remove from heat and stuff tortillas in the center. Layer 2 tbsp. refried beans, chicken, lettuce, and last the cheese. Fold tortillas burrito style and place into greased baking pan.
- Top with queso blanco (see below for recipe) and bake 350 degrees for 7 to 10 minutes or until heated.
- Serve with favorite Mexican sides.
Queso Blanco
Ingredients:
- 1 pd. white American cheese
- 2 can diced green chilies, undrained
- 1/2-1 cup heavy cream, depending on thickness of dip you prefer
- Simmer all ingredients in a saucepan till smooth.
*Can use your preferred 8 oz.canned queso blanco available at the grocery store.
Ingredients:
- 8 slices bread
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 cups diced turkey (left over from Thanksgiving)
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 slightly beaten eggs
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- Butter 2 slices of bread and cut into cubes. Set aside. Place 6 slices of bread in bottom of buttered glass baking dish.
- Combine vegetables, turkey, salt, pepper, and mayo.
- Combine with bread crumbs. Pour over bread in baking dish.
- Combine eggs, milk, and soup. Pour over turkey mixture. Chill about 1 hour.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake 1 hour in 325 degrees.
* Can substitute chicken for turkey.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Teriyaki sauce with pineapple juice
- 4 tsp. brown sugar, leveled
- 1 tsp. honey
- 2 tsp. mustard
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne red pepper
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- Combine all ingredients together and pour over meat.
- Marinate for 1 hour in refrigerator.
*Perfect for pork, chicken, or tuna.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in split chicken breasts
- 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 tsp. mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 tbsp.butter, melted
- Boil chicken for 30-35 minutes. After done, pull chicken from bone and shred. Place in a big bowl.
- Cook broccoli per package and place in bowl.
- Cook soup and mayonnaise until well heated. Chop onion and add to the bowl.
- Add soup mixture and 1/2 cup shredded cheese to the bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients well and place in a casserole dish.
- Top with crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter, mixed together in a ziploc bag. Add rest of cheese.
- Bake at 350 degree oven for 30 min. or until topping is hard.
Chicken can be left out for a delicious broccoli casserole.