Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1” pieces
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, not drained
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (8.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow squash, diced
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms, fresh
- 1 pkt taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Tex Mex Chicken Vegetable Skillet
“Don’t mess with Tex-Mex!” I have been playing with this recipe forever. It is actually a take-off on my Cajun Shrimp,…
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup chopped or minced shallot
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 10 ounces)
- 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeño pepper (optional for more spicy heat)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 (14 1/4-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 15 oz. of canned diced peeled tomatoes (Mexican style such as Mild Ro-Tel), undrained
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed reduced-fat reduced-sodium tomato soup (such as Campbell's Healthy Request), undiluted
- 1 1/4 cups crushed unsalted baked tortilla chips (about 16)
- 1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
TexMex Chicken-Tortilla Soup
“Happiness is hot soup on a cold day.” This recipe originally appeared in a 1997 issue of Cooking Light magazine and,…
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1 10oz can of Ro-Tel (I like the Mild)
- 1 14.5oz can of diced tomatoes (I prefer Hunt’s Fire Roasted)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can whole kernel corn, undrained
- 1 med. Shallot, finely chopped or minced
- 2 14.5oz cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pkg of Taco seasoning (I prefer Old El Paso, low sodium)
- ½ T dried cilantro
Tortilla Soup (In a CrockPot)
“Soup is the song of the hearth … and the home.” L.P. De Gouy Thanks to my wife’s suggestions, I am…
Ingredients
- 1lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 4-oz package cream cheese
- 2 large (giant) pasta shells
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup taco sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 ½ cups tortilla chips (crushed)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup sour cream
Taco Stuffed Shells
“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like.” Mark Twain This dish can be served…
Ingredients
- 1 16-oz jar of Pace picante sauce, medium flavor
- 2 8-oz packages of Cream Cheese
Picante Dip
“My body is a temple where junk food goes to worship.” You never know when you’ll run into a good recipe.…
Ingredients
- 4 whole tomatoes, peeled and crushed
- 4 strips pork bacon and drippings
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 dashes oregano, ground
- 2 dashes cumin, powdered
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 each serrano peppers, minced
Salsa Patino
“As for me & my house, We will serve tacos.” Salsa 24:7 Many years ago my friend, Frank Patino, introduced me…
Ingredients
- 3 or 4 cooked Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, shredded or cubed
- 16 oz Sour Cream, light is okay
- 2 cans Cream of Chicken soup
- 8 oz Cheddar Cheese, sharp, shredded
- 12 corn Tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups Canola Oil
- 4 oz Onion, minced (optional)
- 4 oz Green Chilies, chopped (optional)
- 4 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
“Life without Mexican food is like no life at all.” My sister, Nancy, makes the best creamy, Chicken Enchiladas in the…
