Friday, January 22, 2010

One-Dish Crockpot Chicken



Okay, so I realize this doesn't look Amazing...but it just isn't a pretty dish!  But, it was easy, yummy and a I generally have all the ingredients on hand!  I love recipes like this!

Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (I just throw them in frozen)
10 3/4 oz. can cream of chicken, or celery, or mushroom, soup
1/3 cup milk
1 package stove top stuffing mix and seasoning packet
1 2/3 cup water

Place chicken in slow cooker
Combine soup and milk and pour over chicken
Combine stuffing mix, seasoing packet, and water.  Spoon over chicken.
Cover.  Cook on low for 6-8 hours

Enjoy!!!

Friday, January 1, 2010

Beef and Bean Chimis....



Another great recipe from For the Love of Cooking!  I have loved every recipe I have tried of hers.  I love this type of recipe, one where I have every ingredient on hand!!!  Very yummy and even my kids enjoyed it!

1 tsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 sweet yellow onion diced
3 cloves of garlic minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
dash of red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
1 can of chili beans drained
  
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break up the meat into crumbles. Add the onion and garlic as well as the seasonings then cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the drained can of chili beans to the beef mixture and stir until well combined. Set aside.


OTHER INGREDIENTS:
flour tortillas 
guacamole 
sour cream
cheese
salsa


  Heat another skillet coated in cooking spray over medium heat. Heat the tortillas in paper towels in the microwave for 20 seconds so they are soft and pliable. Layer the tortilla with some cheese then some beef mixture. Fold in the sides and roll into a burrito, making sure the ends are closed. Place seam side down in the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Serve with guacamole, salsa and sour cream.