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Spicy Chicken Phyllo Rolls
By Angela-4
From Diabetics & You Fall 2012 Magazine
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken
- 1 Vidalia onion,finely chopped
- 1 (4-oz) can chopped mild green chilies
- 1 (1-oz) package saltfree taco seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons reducedfat sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro,chopped
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- 16 (9x14) sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 cup low-sodium mild green salsa
Roasted Chili Verde Chicken Enchiladas
By jeknudson
Preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat
- Cooking spray
- 2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed
- 4 poblano chiles, halved lengthwise, ribs and seeds removed
- 1 large yellow onion, quartered
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves and stems
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 lb.)
- 16 (6-in.) corn tortillas
- 6 ounces reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Mexican Buffalo Chicken Skillet Dip
By á-9150
Ready in less than 15 minutes, this tasty Buffalo Chicken Skillet Dip adds a lovely Mexican twist to this favorite ...
- 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-ounce package)
- 2 cups deli rotisserie chicken, chopped
- 1 container (8-ounce) sour cream
- Tortilla chips and celery sticks, as desired
Chicken Burrito Bowls
By á-51103
Prepare four bowls at once
- 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 bell peppers, any color, sliced
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- 1 jar salsa
- 3 cups cooked brown rice, divided
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
- Fresh cilantro to garnish
King Ranch Chicken in the Crockpot
By á-2788
Place a single layer of corn chips on bottom of the slow-cookedIn a bowl, combine chicken, diced tomatoes with gree...
- 1 Package of Corn Chips
- 1 Half of Whole Chicken, cooked and de-boned
- OR 3-4 Boneless skinless Chicken Breasts, cooked
- 1 Can of Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles
- 1 Can of Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 Small Onion, chopped
- 2 Cups of Shredded Cheese
- 2 Cups of Chicken broth
Confetti Chicken Chili
By carvalhohm
1 Set KitchenAid® Multi-Cooker to Soup setting
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 can (about 15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
Tomatillo-Braised Chicken Thighs
By lovemygolden
The tomatillos in this braising sauce offer a tangy contrast to the rich chicken flavor
- 12 ounces tomatillos (about 5 medium), husks removed
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds), skinned
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 3 tablespoons Mexican crema
Chipotle Stuffed Chicken Breast
By calicat
1. Using a sharp, thin knife, cut a parallel slit in the side of each chicken breast, forming a pocket, taking car...
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1-3/4 cups (7 oz.) Sargento® Bistro® Blends Shredded Chipotle Cheddar Cheese, divided
- 1 jar (2 oz.) chopped pimiento, drained or 1/4 cup chopped, drained, bottled roasted red bell pepper
- 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro or green onion tops
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
Southwest Chicken Nachos
By vealam
Who doesn't love nachos!? These fab nachos are loaded with ancho-Lime grilled chicken, grilled sweet corn salsa, bl
- TOPPINGS:
- 1/2 cup extra light olive oil
- 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Juice of two limes
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless (or breasts)
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 1 large bag whole grain tortilla chips
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1 recipe grilled sweet corn salsa
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- Sliced green onions
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
Mojo Grilled Chicken Breasts
By Chez_Alexander
The red onions develop a nice char on the grill, but they finish cooking and develop a depth and sweetness once lef...
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- Cooking spray
- 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rings
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Skinny Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
By SkinnyMom
This is one of my favorite soup recipes! Just prep it the night before and you can have it completely ready the nex...
- Optional toppings:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small onion (about 1 cup), chopped
- 16 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 16 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 oz can tomato paste
- 10 oz package of corn kernels, frozen
- 2 -10 oz cans of diced tomatoes w/ chilies 1 packet reduced-sodium taco seasoning
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 32 oz reduced-sodium chicken stock
- 6 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Low-fat sour cream
- Jalapeños
- Avocado
- Reduced-fat Mexican shredded cheese cilantro
- Lime olives
Pollo Loco - Mexican Chicken and Rice
By Susan52
Pour Baja Chipotle Marinade over chicken and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bottle Lawry's Baja Chipotle marinade or Lawry's Mesquite Marinade
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice (not instant)
- 1 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp Pampered Chef Southwestern Seasoning or Taco Seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 container Mexican Queso (I used Gordos Cheese Dip)
- chopped tomato
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