Chicken Enchiladas

Recipe


Prepare filling

In a bowl, combine the raw chicken, olive oil and spices. Mix until chicken breasts are covered.

Transfer chicken to pan, panfry until cooked through.

Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and shred.

In the frying pan on low heat, add a can of black beans (don’t drain) and a can of refried beans. mix beans together well until heated. Transfer to bowl once done heating.

Grease baking dish and preheat oven to 375.

Prepare burritos

Warm up 4-6 tortillas

Spread bean mixture onto a tortilla, add shredded chicken and shredded cheese of choice on top.

Roll into a burrito

Repeat until you have enough burritos to fill your pan.

Prepare for oven

Once burritos are placed into the pan in a row pour (store bought or homemade) enchilada sauce over to cover all burritos.

Top with shredded cheese of choice

Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Let cool for 5-10 minutes then serve.

Enjoy!

Ingredient List

  • Chicken Breast: 1-2 lbs.
  • Taco Seasoning: One packet or about 2 Tbsp
  • Chili Powder: 3 tsp
  • Cayenne Powder: 3 tsp
  • Garlic Powder: Measure with heart
  • Onion Powder: Measure with heart
  • Olive Oil: 2-3 Tbsp, depending on how much chicken.
  • Black Beans: One can
  • Refried Beans: One can
  • Cheese of choice, shredded: Measure with heart
  • Flour Tortillas, Burrito Size: 4-6, depending on how big your oven dish is.

Chicken and Broccoli

Recipe


In a bowl add the chicken along with olive oil, garlic, seasonings and panko. Mix well to cover entire breasts.

Panfry chicken until cooked thoroughly, then turn down heat.

In a bowl mix flour and milk and add to pan along with broccoli and tomatoes.

Stir. the sauce should thicken and mix with seasonings.

Cook until broccoli is soft.

Serve with chopped green onion on top and enjoy this delicious high protein/low carb meal!

Ingredient List

  • Chicken Breast: 1.5-2 lbs.
  • Olive Oil: 1/8-1/4 cup, depending on how much chicken
  • Garlic, minced: Measure with heart
  • Panko: 1/8 cup
  • Cayenne Powder: 3 tsp
  • Paprika: 3 tsp
  • Thyme: 3 tsp
  • Oregano: 3 tsp
  • Sage: 3 tsp
  • Rosemary: 3 tsp
  • Marjoram: 3 tsp
  • Cumin: 3 tsp
  • Black Pepper: To taste
  • Milk: 2/3-1 cup
  • Flour: 2 Tbsp
  • Broccoli Florets: 1 head
  • Cherry Tomatoes, quartered : 10-15
  • Green Onion: 1-3

Chicken A La King

Recipe


In a large saucepan, cook mushrooms, bell pepper with butter, salt and pepper for 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in flour.

Return to heat, stir for 1 minute then add broth and cream, bringing to a boil, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.

Add chicken into the pan.

Serve with your favorite noodles or Puffed Pastry Shells.

 

Ingredient List

  • Sliced Mushrooms: 3/4 cup
  • Chopped Green Bell Pepper: 1
  • Butter: 1/2 cup
  • Flour: 1/2 cup
  • Salt: 1 tsp
  • Pepper: 1/4 tsp
  • Chicken Broth: 2 cups
  • Cream: 2 cups
  • Cooked, Chopped Chicken: 2 cups

Recipe History


This recipe is a favorite in my parent’s household, and now it’s a favorite in mine!