Chicken Taco Casserole

Chicken Taco Casserole
Serves 6 (15 gr. carbs per serving)

Ingredients:

• Great Value Olive Oil Cooking Spray
• 12 oz. Chicken Breasts (cut into strips for stir frying)
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 t. Chili Powder*
• 2 t. Olive Oil

Fajitas

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of Your choice of meat
• 1 package of Mrs. Dash Fajita Seasoning (where to buy)
• 4 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 small Onion
• 1 Bell Pepper
• 8 Missions Carb Balance Flour Tortillas
• Reduced Fat Grated Cheese
• Non-Fat Sour Cream

Directions: 

• In a large plastic zip bag place Mrs. Dash Seasoning Pack,  2 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil and your choice of meat
• Marinade for about 30 mins to 1 hour in refrigerator
• Heat grill to high heat and lower to med just before placing your meat onto the grill
• Grill meat for around 15 mins. on each side 
• While meat is on the grill begin cutting the onion and pepper into slices
• Put 2 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil into a heated heavy skillet
• Place cut veggies into the skillet and cook just to tenderness
• Take meat off grill and cover for 10 minutes so the meat can rest & the juices are sealed in
• Cut meat thinly (about 1/4 " thick)
• Heat Tortillas either in the microwave for 30 seconds or you can place on your cook-top or griddle to heat them. 

Enjoy!

Blessings 

Guacamole Salad

Servings 4

Ingredients:

• 2 Ripe Avocado 
• 1 T. Cilantro
• 1 T. Tomato
• 1 T. Onion
• 1 t. Lime Juice
• Pinch of Salt
• Optional 1/4 t. Cumin (this will give it a slight "smokie" taste)

Directions:

• Dice tomato (I don't use the seedy part of the tomato because it tends to make the quac a little too thin for my liking. You choose.) 
• Chop onion & cilantro finely.
• Mash or cube the ripe avocado to your liking in a bowl.
• Add veggies to a avocado and mix to blend

Enjoy!

Nutritional Info Per Serving:

coming soon

Mexican Brown Rice

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 2 c. Instant Brown Rice (cooked )
• 2 T. Taco Seasoning
• 1/2 t. Cumin
• 1/4 c. Salsa

Directions:

• Cook Brown Rice according to directions on package.
• Add Taco Seasoning, Cumin and Salsa to cooked rice
• Stir

Enjoy  ❤
Betsy

Loaded Chicken Nachos

Original recipe is from Diabetic Living Online

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 8~ 6-inch corn tortillas
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
• 1 ounce fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 8 ounces cooked & diced Chicken or browned Extra Lean Ground Beef as the original recipe calls for
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 recipe Homemade Taco Seasoning 
• 1 cup chopped tomato (1 large)
• 1/2 cup chopped green or red sweet pepper (1 small)
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions (2)
• 1 fresh jalapeno chili pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced* (optional)
• 1/2 cup chunky mild salsa, such as Newman's Own All Natural brand
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 º   F. 
• Cut each tortilla into eight wedges. 
• Place tortilla wedges in a single layer on a large baking sheet. 
• Coat wedges with cooking spray.
•  Bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until wedges are crisp and golden brown on edges. 
• Set aside.
• Cheese sauce, in a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat. 
• Stir in flour until combined. 
• Whisk in milk until smooth. 
• Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. 
• Cook for 2 minutes more. 
• Stir in mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, paprika, and turmeric. 
• Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
•  Reduce heat to low. Hold cheese sauce over low heat until needed, stirring occasionally.
• Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. 
• Heat skillet over medium heat. 
• Add meat; cook until browned, using a wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks.
• Drain off fat. 
• Stir the water and *Homemade Taco Seasoning into meat in skillet. 
• Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes more or until most of the water has evaporated.
• To serve, arrange tortilla wedges on a serving plate. 
• Top with meat mixture, cheese sauce, tomato, sweet pepper, green onions, and, if desired, chili pepper. 
• Serve with salsa and cilantro.

*Homemade Taco Seasoning 

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground Chipotle chili pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions:

• In a small bowl stir together all ingredients.

Nutritional Info Per Serving:

Servings Per Recipe: 4
PER SERVING: 291 cal., 11 g total fat (6 g sat. fat), 61 mg chol., 356 mg sodium, 23 g carb. (3 g fiber, 6 g sugars), 24 g pro.

Chicken Burrito Bowl

Serves 4                                                                                                                

Ingredients:

• 2 c. cooked Chicken, shredded (or extra lean beef)
• 2 c. cooked Brown Rice
• 1 (15 oz. ) can Black Beans; Drained & Rinsed 
• 1 (15 oz. Corn, drained
• 2 Roma Tomatoes
• 1 Green Pepper, diced
• 1 Onion, diced
• 1 Avocado, diced
• 4 c. Romaine Lettuce, shredded

Directions:

• To make individual servings,
•  layer 1/2 c. rice, 1/2 c. chicken, lettuce, black beans, corn, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, avocados and other various ingredients you like. 
• Drizzle with the  Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing or your other favorite dressing.

This recipe is from Six Sister's Stuff

Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing 

Ingredients

• 1 cup loosely packed cilantro, stems removed and roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
• 1/8 tsp. salt

Directions

• Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Notes and variations:

To add heat, use cayenne pepper or some jalapeno.

For different flavor combos, add cumin, more garlic, or more lime juice.

If you prefer to avoid the tartness from the Greek yogurt and vinegar, add a little honey to tone it down, or use regular plain yogurt.

For vegan/dairy-free, use plain non-dairy yogurt (soy, coconut, or almond-based varieties). People have also had great success with avocado in place of yogurt!

This recipe is from The Garden Grazer

Taco Salad

Servings 6

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Head Iceberg Lettuce 
• 1 pound Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
• 1 package of Low-Sodium Taco Seasoning
• 1/2 c. Water
• 3 Roma Tomatoes ( diced)
• 3 Green Onions (chopped) (use both the white & green part of onions)
• 2 c. shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 can Ranch Style Beans
• 1 small can of Black Olives (drained)
• 1 ~ 13 oz. bag of Nacho flavored Doritos (crushed)
• 1 small bottle Catalina Dressing
• 1 jar of Salsa

Directions:

• Brown Ground Meat in a skillet until no longer pink
• Place cooked meat in a colander and rinse with hot water, drain well
• Put drained Meat back into the skillet and add Low-Sodium Taco Seasoning and 1/2 c. Water
• Simmer until all Water has evaporated
• Break up Lettuce into bite size pieces 
• Dice Roma Tomatoes 
• Chop both the white and green part of the Onions
• Now put Lettuce,  Tomatoes, Onions, Ranch Style Beans, Ground Meat, Olives & Cheese,  into a Big Bowl
• Add Crushed Doritos and Catalina Dressing just before you are ready to enjoy!
• Toss gently
• Serve Salsa with this just to add some zing!

This a recipe that can be as big or as small as you like.  Add more of less of everything!

Enjoy ❤

Betsy

Meatless "Chicken" Quesadillas

Servings 2

Ingredients:

4 Missions Carb Balance Tortillas

1 package of  Gardein's "Chicken" Strips (Target)

1/2 Red Bell Pepper

1 Onion

1 Zucchini

3/4 c. shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese

Directions

• Slice Red Bell Pepper & Onion
• Cut Zucchini in chunks.
• Cube "Chicken" after cooking on "George Foreman Grill.
• I use my "George Foreman Grill to prepare my Quesadillas. If you do not have one you can use a griddle on your stove top.
• Pre-cook your veggies on the grill or griddle till just getting soft. Onion will appear almost translucent.
• Put 1 tortilla on the hot grill.
• Add "Chicken", Grilled Veggies and Cheese
• Place another tortilla on top of the bottom loaded one.
• Close lid on George Foreman Grill and wait.....
• Check in about 45-60 seconds. You want it to have brownish grill marks on it and also to be firm to touch. 
• If you don't have a "George Foreman Grill" you will wish you did. Cause you will have to flip you loaded Quesadilla when using a griddle. But the same look of the Quesadilla is the same. Toasty and Firm.
• Take off the grill or griddle and cut into fourths. 
• Enjoy!!!

Nutritional Info Coming Soon

Chicken Quesadillas

Chicken Quesadillas

Servings 2

Ingredients:

4 Missions Carb Balance Tortillas

1 *Chicken Breast poached

1/2 Red Bell Pepper

1 Onion

1 Zucchini

3/4 c. shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese

Directions:

• Poach Chicken
• While Chicken is cooking slice Red Bell Pepper & Onion
• Cut Zucchini in chunks.
• Cube Chicken after cooked
• I use my "George Foreman Grill to prepare my Quesadillas. If you do not have one you can use a griddle on your stove top.
• Pre-cook your veggies on the grill or griddle till just getting soft. Onion will appear almost translucent.
• Put 1 tortilla on the hot grill.
• Add Chicken, Grilled Veggies and Cheese
• Place another tortilla on top of the bottom loaded one.
• Close lid on George Foreman Grill and wait.....
• Check in about 45-60 seconds. You want it to have brownish grill marks on it and also to be firm to touch. 
• If you don't have a "George Foreman Grill" you will wish you did. Cause you will have to flip you loaded Quesadilla when using a griddle. But the same look of the Quesadilla is the same. Toasty and Firm.
• Take off the grill or griddle and cut into fourths. 
• Enjoy!!!

Nutritional Info Coming Soon

Soft Chicken Tacos

Servings 4-6 (depends on how much meat you like in your tacos)

Ingredients:

4  Chicken Boneless/Skinless Breasts (poached)

1/2 c Salsa

2 t. Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Salt-less Seasoning (divided)
1 t. Cumin
6  Missions  Carb Balance Flour Tortillas
2 c. Shredded Lettuce
1 Diced Fresh Tomato
1/4 c. Diced Fresh Onion
1 c. Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese

• Poach chicken breasts according to directions above using 1 t. of the Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Salt-less Seasoning. 
• While chicken is cooking go ahead and prepare veggies and cheese.
• Drain Chicken
• Shred chicken while hot with a fork. It should shred quite nicely.
• Put shredded chicken back into pan you poached it in.
• Add Salsa, other teaspoon of Mrs. Dash seasoning & Cumin.
• Stir to blend
• Enjoy!

Nutritional Info Per Serving:

coming soon