Sunday, August 24, 2008

One-Dish Chicken Skillet

One-Dish CHICKEN SKILLET.
Prep Time:5 min Total Time: 25 min Makes: 6 servings

1-1/2 cups hot water
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.)
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup * I used Cream of CHICKEN*
1/3 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

MIX hot water, butter and stuffing mix; set aside.

SPRAY nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook on medium heat 5 min. on each side.

MIX soup and sour cream; pour over chicken. Top with the prepared stuffing. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook 10 min. or until chicken is cooked through.

~ recipe from Kraft Foods /Stove Top ~

Sweet Salsa Chicken with Sour Cream Salsa and Lime Cilantro Rice

This meal is a hit every time. We love to serve it on the Tortilla Land freshly cooked tortillas! Yummy :)

Sweet Salsa Chicken with Sour Cream Salsa and Lime Cilantro Rice

Sweet Salsa Chicken:
1 package Taco Seasoning
4 chicken breasts
2 Tbsp. oil
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 (15 oz.) can Black beans, drained and rinsed

Cut chicken breasts into bite size pieces. In large skillet, heat oil; add chicken and taco seasoning. Cook until juices run clear. Add salsa, apricot jam, water, cilantro and lime juice. Bring to boil. Stir in beans, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Serve over rice.

Sour Cream Salsa:

This is the sauce to serve over the chicken and rice

1 cup sour cream
2 tsp lime zest
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1/3 cup Cilantro, chopped
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 tsp saltMix all ingredients together and serve over chicken and rice

Lime Cilantro Rice:

2-4 Tbsp butter
2 green onions peeled and minced
2 cups jasmine rice or long grain rice
grated zest of 2 limes
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro washed
4 cups hot chicken stock/broth
kosher salt and pepper to taste

Saute green onion in butter then add to all the other things in a 9x13 pan. Cover with foil. Cook at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until all liquid is gone and rice is soft.

Pollo Asada

Pollo Asada

4 chicken breasts
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup lime juice (or lemon)
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp white vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 onion
1 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves
2 tsp dried red pepper flakes

Place all ingredients EXCEPT CHICKEN into a blender. Blend. Pour over chicken breasts. Marinate 2 - 24 hours. Grill - slice - serve with hot fresh tortillas, and fresh salsa.
http://passtherecipebox.blogspot.com/2008/05/pollo-asada.html

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup
INGREDIENTS
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup chunky salsa
8 ounces corn tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot over medium heat, saute the chicken in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and mix well. Then add the broth, corn, onion, chili powder, lemon juice and salsa. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.Break up some tortilla chips into individual bowls and pour soup over chips. Top with the Monterey Jack cheese and a little sour cream.

http://passtherecipebox.blogspot.com/2008/06/chicken-tortilla-soup.html