First of all, I want to know why it's taken me nearly 28 years of my life to find this recipe. We love making tacos, burritos, fajitas, etc., but after a long day of work or school they always seemed to be a lot of work.
Not anymore...
Salsa Chicken
Adapted from With a Cherry on Top
3 Lg. Chicken Breasts
1- 10 3/4oz. can Cheddar Cheese Soup
1- 16oz. jar Salsa
Taco Seasoning ( I used Fajita Seasoning)
Directions
Place the chicken in a large crock pot. Sprinkle Taco Seasoning over chicken. In a large bowl mix together the salsa and cheese soup.
Cook on low for approx 8 hours. Original recipe calls for shredding the chicken when it's done. As I was mixing mine throughout the day my chicken was falling apart on it's own. After shredding any remaining large pieces, serve immediately.
You could always eat the chicken breast whole, if you plan to do so, I would reduce cooking time to 4-5 hours. It was about that time point that my chicken started shredding when stirring.
We used it in burrito's this time. It was amazing. Added a little sour cream, refried beans and cheese to a shell and topped with the chicken mixture.
Yield: 3-4 large servings
Chicken Tikka Masala
I've been cooking this almost weekly for nearly two years. It's a favorite of the Hubs and during the winter it's so delicious and warm and during the summer, it's great to sit outside and relax while it's cooking on the grill.
Adapted from Allrecipes
(I removed ALL the of the salt from the original recipe. There was so much it could have given a healthy person a heart attack.)
Chicken Marinade
1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 long skewers
Sauce Repipe**
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour. (We usually make a day in advance and throw it in the fridge to really let all the flavors soak in.)
Preheat a grill for high heat. We use a countertop Cuisinart Griller (Use to use a George Forman.)
Thread chicken onto skewers. Place skewers on grill and baste with a little extra marinadte. Grill until juices run clear, 5-7 minutes on each side. If you don't want them super crispy/grilled turn often.
For the sauce, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and jalapeno and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of each cumin and paprika. Stir in tomato sauce. Add cream and mix thoroughly. Once mixed simmer on medium heat until sauce thickents. Add grilled chicken, and simmer. We usually simmer for at least 20-30 minutes to allow all the flavors to develope. Serve over Rice. (The hubs prefers Jasmine rice, I prefer brown rice. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
**We usually double the sauce recipe. The hubs loves the sauce and thought there wasn't quite enough with the usual recipe.
3-4 Servings depending on who's eating it and how much!
Adapted from Allrecipes
(I removed ALL the of the salt from the original recipe. There was so much it could have given a healthy person a heart attack.)
Chicken Marinade
1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 long skewers
Sauce Repipe**
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour. (We usually make a day in advance and throw it in the fridge to really let all the flavors soak in.)
Preheat a grill for high heat. We use a countertop Cuisinart Griller (Use to use a George Forman.)
Thread chicken onto skewers. Place skewers on grill and baste with a little extra marinadte. Grill until juices run clear, 5-7 minutes on each side. If you don't want them super crispy/grilled turn often.
For the sauce, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and jalapeno and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of each cumin and paprika. Stir in tomato sauce. Add cream and mix thoroughly. Once mixed simmer on medium heat until sauce thickents. Add grilled chicken, and simmer. We usually simmer for at least 20-30 minutes to allow all the flavors to develope. Serve over Rice. (The hubs prefers Jasmine rice, I prefer brown rice. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
**We usually double the sauce recipe. The hubs loves the sauce and thought there wasn't quite enough with the usual recipe.
3-4 Servings depending on who's eating it and how much!
What's for Dinner?
This question is constantly asked in my house! It appears the Hubs has been enjoying some of the recipes I've tried lately. Since being at home full time, I've found myself bored, scouring food websites looking for new ideas for dinner.
Here's this weeks plan (yes, I'm posting it a few days late, but better late than never.)Recipes and reviews will come as the week progresses.
Sunday - Chicken Tikka Masala
Monday - Crockpot Salsa Chicken
Tuesday - Fried Tilapia and homemade red potato fries (Fish and Chips)
Wednesday - Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches (A spin-off of BBQ Pulled Pork)
Thursday - Chicken Fried Steak with baked Asparagus
Friday - Free night. We'll see if we're in the mood for staying in or heading out.
Here's this weeks plan (yes, I'm posting it a few days late, but better late than never.)Recipes and reviews will come as the week progresses.
Sunday - Chicken Tikka Masala
Monday - Crockpot Salsa Chicken
Tuesday - Fried Tilapia and homemade red potato fries (Fish and Chips)
Wednesday - Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches (A spin-off of BBQ Pulled Pork)
Thursday - Chicken Fried Steak with baked Asparagus
Friday - Free night. We'll see if we're in the mood for staying in or heading out.
Home Sweet Home
We're under contract for this beauty right now.
I am so ready to have a house of our own again. I hate renting. We knew we'd be renting until our condo sold in Alaska and that finally happend in February. Since I knew we'd be renting and moving again shortly, I didn't unpack much, so I can't wait to move and have ALL my stuff again!
Here's a few more pictures. It's staged right now for the sale, but you get the picture. I'll update the photos when we move in!
I am so ready to have a house of our own again. I hate renting. We knew we'd be renting until our condo sold in Alaska and that finally happend in February. Since I knew we'd be renting and moving again shortly, I didn't unpack much, so I can't wait to move and have ALL my stuff again!
Here's a few more pictures. It's staged right now for the sale, but you get the picture. I'll update the photos when we move in!
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