Dish 46 - Chicken Ranch Tacos

Chicken Ranch Tacos

Prep Time: 25min; Total Time: 25min; Serves: 5 (2 tacos each)

Ingredients:
1 box Stand & Stuff taco shells (10 shells)
3 cups cut up deli rotisserie chicken
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Chunky salsa
Avocado
Sour Cream

Method:

1. Heat oven to 325oF. Heat taco shells in oven as directed on box.
2. Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, place chicken. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix; toss gently to coat. Microwave uncovered on high 2-3 minutes or until hot. Stir in ranch dressing.
3. Spoon warm chicken mixture into heated taco shells. Top with remaining ingredients to desired taste.
   

Recipe Source: Betty Crocker

Dish 39 - Creamy Tortellini Casserole

Creamy Tortellini Casserole

Prep Time: 20min; Total Time: 35min; Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp butter or margarine
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
1 packet fresh tortellini
1/2 cup finely crushed buttery crackers

Method:

1. Heat oven to 350oF. Spray casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Cook carrots and onion in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in flour and salt. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in cheese, peas and tortellini. Spoon into casserole dish. Sprinkle with crackers.
4. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes, or until edge begins to bubble.
   

Recipe Source: From Betty Crocker

Dish 37 - Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Prep Time: 15min; Total Time: 8hr15min; Serves: 8

Ingredients:

2 pounds beef stew meat
1 cup chopped onion
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 pkt french onion soup
6oz canned mushrooms
1/4 tsp pepper
8oz cream cheese, cubed
8oz sour cream
6 cups cooked pasta

Method:

1. In slow cooker, mix beef, onion, soups, mushrooms and pepper.
2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours, or until beef is very tender.
3. Stir cream cheese into beef mixture until melted. Stir sour cream into beef mixture. Serve over pasta.
   

Recipe Source: From Betty Crocker

Dish 2 - Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Serves: 4; Prep Time: 30 min; Total Time: 1hr 10min

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 large onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups chicken stock
3 Tbsp plain flour
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Pinch pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup mozzarella
1 cup green capsicum, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
8 flour tortillas
1 medium tomato, chopped
4 spring onions, sliced

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180oC. Spray 13x9in glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In fry pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. In medium bowl, stir stock, flour, cumin and pepper with whisk until blended. Slowly add to hot mixture in fry pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 5-6 minutes, until mixture boils and thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream until well blended.
3. In another medium bowl, mix chicken, corn, 1/2 cup of the cheese, capsicum, coriander and 1/2 the sauce. Place 2 tortillas at a time on microwavable plate; cover with paper towel. Microwave on high 30 seconds, until softened. Spoon 1/3 chicken mixture down centre of each warm tortilla. Roll up tortillas; arrange, seam sides down, in baking dish. Top enchiladas with remaining sauce. Cover with foil.
4. Bake 30-35 minutes or until sauce is bubbly. Remove from oven and uncover. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Just before serving, top with tomato and spring onions.
5. The original recipe suggested serving it with salsa, but Big Spring and I agreed that the dish didn't really need the salsa.
   

Recipe Sources: Betty Crocker, with some slight ingredient changes by me.