Baked Chicken Fajitas

Baked Chicken Fajitas

1 T chili powder

2 t paprika

1 t onion powder

1 t garlic powder

1/2 t cumin

1 t salt

1/8 t cayenne, opt

1 onion, cut in 1/4" strips

3 bell peppers, cut in 1/4" strips

1 lb chicken, cut in thin strips

juice of 3 limes, separated

tortillas

Optional toppings: sour cream, cilantro, cheese, avocado, tomatoes, guacamole

1. Preheat oven to 425* and line a baking sheet with foil.

2. Mix all spices in a gallon bag; add onions, peppers, and chicken.

3. Shake bag until everything is well coated; add juice of two limes and shake again.

{3a. Place bag in fridge to marinate for at least an hour}

4. Spread chicken and vegetables on baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Squeeze juice of half of the remaining lime over baking sheet and serve with tortillas.

Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Cream Cheese Pinwheels
2 blocks cream cheese, softened
1 pkg Ranch dressing mix
1/2 t pepper
5 green onions, thinly sliced
5-8 burrito-sized flour tortillas
1 bell pepper, finely diced


1. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, the majority of the Ranch packet (to taste), black pepper, and green onions. Spread evenly on tortillas.
2. Sprinkle bell pepper on tortillas and roll up tightly. Refrigerate for at least an hour, then slice and serve.

Enchilada Lasagna

Enchilada Lasagna
2 T oil
1 lb chicken, diced
2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 t cumin
1 1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c canned green chiles, drained
corn tortillas
5 c Mexican blend cheese

1. Preheat oven to 425*.
2. Place oil in a hot pan, add chicken, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook chicken until browned.
3. In a medium bowl, combine soups, cumin, sour cream, and chiles.
4. In a 9x13 pan, spread 1/2 cup of the soup mixture; layer tortillas, soup mixture, chicken, and then cheese. Repeat two more times, with little to no chicken on the top layer.
5. Bake for about 20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Debbie's Smothered Chicken Enchiladas

This is a recipe from my Aunt Debbie.

Debbie's Smothered Chicken Enchiladas
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 can cream of chicken soup
1- 4 oz can green chiles
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 pint sour cream
sliced olives (opt)
10 medium soft taco sized tortillas
1-2 cups salsa verde
1-2 cups CHeddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350* and grease a 9x13 pan.
2. Boil chicken and onions until chicken is cooked through; shred chicken in stand mixer and let cool.
3. In a medium bowl, mix onions with soup, chiles, Mozzarella, sour cream, and olives.
4. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the soup mixture and add the rest to the chicken.
5. Spread half of the reserved soup mixture on the bottom of the pan; place about 1/2-3/4 cup filling in each tortilla, roll up, and lay seam down in pan.
6. Spread the rest of the reserved soup mixture over enchiladas, followed by salsa verde, and then Cheddar.
7. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Grilled Stuffed Burrito

Grilled Stuffed Burrito
1 c cooked rice
1 c shredded, cooked chicken
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 green onions, sliced
1 bell pepper, diced (I used orange)
1/4 c chopped cilantro
juice of 1 lime
1/2 T chili powder
1 t cumin
1/2 t garlic salt
7 burrito-sized tortillas
2 1/3 c Cheddar cheese
sour cream (opt)

1. Combine everything from rice to garlic salt in a large bowl; mix well.
2. For each tortilla, spread 1/3 cup of cheese around the middle, leaving about a 1/2" border all around. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of sour cream in a line down the middle of the cheese.
3. Layer 1 cup of chicken mixture over sour cream; fold one side of the tortilla over the mixture, fold in both sides, and roll up tortilla. Flatten it a little bit with the palm of your hand.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; heat each tortilla, seam side down, for a few minutes on each side until browned and crisp. Serve warm.

King Ranch Chicken

King Ranch Chicken
1/4 c butter
1 bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
1- 10.75 oz can cream of chicken soup
1- 10.75 oz can cream of mushroom soup
1- 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes and chiles
2 c cubed cooked chicken (about 2 breasts)
12 corn tortillas
2 c shredded Cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 325* and lightly grease a 9x13 pan.
2. In a large pan, melt butter and saute pepper and onion until tender.
3. Add soups, Rotel, and chicken and stir until well blended.
4. Alternately layer tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese in the pan - two layers each.
5. Bake for 40 minutes.

Mini Pizzas

Mini Pizzas 
24 oz can pasta sauce
5 burrito-sized tortillas
1-2 c cheese (mozzarella or Cheddar)
pepperonis (opt)

1. Preheat oven to 425* and grease the cups of a muffin tin.
2. Pour pasta sauce in to a bowl and rinse out the can; use the top of the can to cut out circles in the tortillas (you should be able to get about five circles out of each tortilla).
3. Place one tortilla circle in each of the muffin cups and push down the center; spoon a heaping tablespoon of sauce in to each tortilla bowl.
4. Top with cheese and pepperonis; bake for 15 minutes.

Quinoa Salad Wraps

Quinoa Salad Wraps
1 c cooked quinoa
1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 tomato, diced
shavings of 1-2 carrots
1/2 c broccoli, finely chopped
1 avocado, diced
2 T olive oil
2 T plain greek yogurt (or light sour cream)
2 T rice vinegar
3 T lime juice
2 T honey
salt and pepper, to taste
romaine lettuce
4-5 whole grain tortillas or pitas

1. In a medium bowl, combine quinoa, pepper, onion, tomato, carrots, broccoli, and avocado.
2. In another medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, yogurt, vinegar, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper; toss quinoa mixture in dressing.
3. Line tortillas with lettuce and spoon quinoa mixture on top; wrap up and enjoy.

Baked Chicken Taquitos

Baked Chicken Taquitos
3 oz [light] cream cheese, softened
5 T green enchilada sauce
juice of 1 lime
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 t cumin
1/2 t onion powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 t garlic salt
4 T chopped cilantro
2 T chopped green onions
2 c cooked chicken, shredded
1 c pepper jack cheese, shredded
corn tortillas (about 24)
salt

1. Preheat oven to 425*; line a cookie sheet with foil and lightly grease.
2. Using a mixer, blend cream cheese, enchilada sauce, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic, and garlic salt; stir in cilantro and green onions; add chicken and cheese.
3. Place a damp paper towel on a plate and spread four tortillas evenly on paper towel; microwave for 30 seconds.
4. Drop 1-2 tablespoons of filling on each tortilla, spread out lengthwise, and roll up tightly.
-Repeat steps 3 & 4 until all of the filling is gone.
5. Place taquitos on cookie sheet, seam down, and space evenly so they are not touching.
6. Using cooking spray or olive oil, lightly grease tops of taquitos; sprinkle lightly with salt.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned and crispy.

Baked Tortilla Chips/Pita Chips

Baked Tortilla Chips/Pita Chips
Any number of tortillas (corn make better tortilla chips; flour have a taste and consistency more like pita chips)
Olive oil
Salt or Garlic salt or Cinnamon-sugar mixture (for sweet, churro-like chips)

1. Preheat oven to 350* and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Brush both sides of each tortilla with oil and stack.
3. Cut the tortillas into pieces (sixths work well).
4. Spread the chips out in a single layer on baking sheet and season with salt, or garlic salt, or cinnamon-sugar mixture.
5. Bake until golden brown and crisp, rotating the baking sheet once, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Tortillas

Tortillas
4 c flour
2 t salt
1/2 c shortening
1 c + 2-4 T lukewarm water

1. Sift flour and salt into a large bowl*; cut in shortening.
2. Add 1 cup water, blend well (don't be afraid to get your hands dirty), and gradually add more water until dough is pliable and easy to work with.
3. Halve and let sit about half an hour.
4. Divide dough into golf- to baseball-sized balls, depending on desired thickness of tortillas.
5. Roll out each ball on a floured surface and shape tortillas.
6. Spread a little bit of olive oil on a large pan; place over medium heat.
7. Place rolled out tortilla dough, one at a time, into pan; flip halfway through cooking to evenly cook both sides.

Makes about a dozen 8" tortillas, depending on size and thickness.
*This recipe also works very well in a standing mixer.

Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
1- 10.75 oz can cream of chicken soup
1- 4 oz can diced green chiles
1 block (8oz) cream cheese, softened
3 large chicken breasts, cooked and either diced or shredded
8 large flour tortillas (or 16-20 small tortillas)
1- 28 oz can green enchilada sauce
2 cups Cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend), grated

1. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine soup, chiles, cream cheese, and chicken.
3. Generously fill tortillas with mixture and tightly roll up.
4. Place tortillas closely together on a greased 9x13 pan.
5. Spread enchilada sauce evenly over enchiladas and sprinkle cheese on top of the sauce.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes. You know it's done when the sides are slightly brown and the sauce is bubbling.