9.30.2014

Naughty Chicken Enchiladas

These are the best chicken enchiladas I've ever made.  They are a special treat, but everyone I've served them to just dies over them.  The recipe is easy to double and they freeze well.  I like to serve them with black beans and sometimes cafe rio rice.  I got the recipe from kevinandamanda.com


Ingredients:
1 tbsp butter or margarine
1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, cut up and softened
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast
8 (8″) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 pint whipping cream

Direction:
Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9×13 baking dish with Pam. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add rotel and saute 1 min. Stir in cream cheese and chicken and cook, stirring constantly until cream cheese melts. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas and place seam side down in a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese, and drizzle with whipping cream. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 min. Take off foil and cook for another 15 mins, or until top is golden brown.

9.29.2014

Teriyaki Chicken

Take from: Gimmesomeoven
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (use low-sodium if desired)
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
  • 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • (optional toppings: sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds)

Method

Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the garlic, onion, honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, and black pepper until combined. Pour the mixture on top of the chicken breasts. Cover slow cooker, and cook on high for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with a fork. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon to a separate bowl and shred it using two forks. Transfer the remaining teriyaki sauce from the slow cooker to a medium saucepan.
Meanwhile in a separate bowl, whisk together the cold water and cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved and no longer lumpy. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the teriyaki sauce mixture, and whisk to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, and let it boil for about 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, and pour the sauce on top of the shredded chicken. Toss to combine.
Serve topped with scallions (green onions) and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

9.10.2014

Lion House Ranch Chicken


¾ c. cornflakes, crushed
¾ c. grated Parmesan cheese (I use Romano instead!)
1 pkg. ranch salad dressing mix
8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
½ c. butter or margarine, melted

1. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, and salad dressing mix.
2. Dip chicken in melted butter, and then roll in cornflake mixture to coat.
3. Place chicken breasts in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350ยบ for 45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.