Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

Kristen Richardson
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 408 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 package “Tumaro’s” Let’s skip the sandwich wraps (8 count)
  • 1 green pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 sweet onion (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 10 oz. cans of mild enchilada sauce
  • 1 can mild salsa (hot if you like spicy foods)
  • 1 4oz can diced jalapenos
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp each of salt and pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mexican blend cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375⁰ and spray 9×13 pan with non-stick spray.
  • Spoon 1/2 can of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the pan. 
  • Brown ground chicken over medium-high heat.
  • Once browned, add pepper, onion, jalapenos, and garlic and saute until onions are translucent.
  • Add in red pepper flakes, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and mix to combine.
  • Add remaining half of enchilada sauce to meat mixture. 
  • Prepare assembly of enchiladas. 
  • Layer one wrap with about 3 tbsp chicken mixture, top with 1 tbsp cheese, and 1 tbsp salsa. (Be sure to reserve 1 cup cheese)
  • Wrap tightly around mixture to form enchilada, and place seam side down into pan.
  • Continue with remaining mixture to form 8 enchiladas. 
  • If you have any meat left over, just pour on top of assembled enchiladas. 
  • Top with another 1/2 can enchilada sauce, and 1c cheese. 
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbling, take out and enjoy!! 

Notes

Buy the pre-chopped peppers and onions mix if available in your grocery store. They make life so much easier, and quicker! Not a fan of ground chicken? Buy a rotisserie chicken, debone and shred it into small pieces to use. 
Chicken BLT Salad with Jalapeno-Ranch Dressing

Chicken BLT Salad with Jalapeno-Ranch Dressing

Chicken BLT Salad with Jalapeno-Ranch Dressing

Kristen Richardson
Servings 6
Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bags or one head of romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 lb low-sodium bacon
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 1-2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2-3 jalapenos
  • 1/2 cup light ranch dressing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425⁰ and place bacon on a lined baking pan. *The bacon will crisp up better if you place a cooling rack under the bacon so the fat can drip off while baking.
  • While you’re waiting for the oven to heat, slice cherry tomatoes, and cut and de-vein the jalapenos. Slice the jalapenos into thirds and place into a small food processor.
  • Add ranch dressing to the food processor and puree jalapenos and dressing until there are no more chunks.
  • Cook bacon for 15 minutes, flip, and cook for another 8-10 minutes until bacon is cooked and crispy.
  • Assemble your salad with romaine, tomatoes, chicken, bacon, and drizzle with jalapeno-ranch dressing.

Notes

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese for a little more flavor. You can also use turkey bacon to cut down on the sodium. This is also a great salad for lunches for the week! Easy to assemble, little ingredients, and SO delicious!
Honey Mustard Hummus

Honey Mustard Hummus

Honey Mustard Hummus Recipe

Honey Mustard Hummus

Kristen Richardson
Servings 8 people
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 13 oz can of garbanzo beans (large can)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3-5 drops lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Open garbanzo beans and rinse in colander.
  • Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth and no chunks or beans are left.
  • Spoon into your serving bowl and enjoy with your favorite dipping food!

Notes

I used carrots, celery and pretzel thins to dip into the hummus. This was especially good with the pretzels; it’s like a honey-mustard pretzel!
Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

 

Buffalo Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Kristen Richardson
Servings 4
Calories 283 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large red peppers, raw
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • Non-stick spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350⁰.
  • Rinse and slice peppers in half lengthwise and then devein the peppers (cutting out all seeds and hollowing out pepper).
  • Lines baking sheet with tin foil and spray with non-stick spray. Place pepper on tray and set aside.
  • Cook ground chicken in skillet on medium to medium high heat. Continue to stir until cooked.
  • Add hot sauce to chicken and mix.
  • Once sauce and chicken is combined, stuff into pepper halves. You should be able to stuff all the chicken into the peppers evenly.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Place peppers in oven for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and peppers are cooked.

Notes

Pair with your favorite green vegetable or side salad for a colorful, low-carb and high protein meal!