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Showing posts with label -Gentle's recipes. Show all posts

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Chicken Veggie Enchiladas

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 Tablespoon of canola oil or butter
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 fresh mushroom crates
1 pint sour cream*
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
16-ounce jar spaghetti sauce, such as Classico
1 garlic clove, minced
12-ounce jar chunky salsa
1 can sliced black olives (optional)
8 large tortillas**

*Can substitute half the sour cream with plain fat-free yogurt to reduce fat.
**Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier meal.

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms, garlic, diced onion, and bell pepper in oil/butter until slightly tender.
  3. Mix the sour cream and 2 cups of cheese into the vegetables. Stir until melted.
  4. Add spaghetti sauce and shredded chicken. Mix well.
  5. Roll even amounts of the chicken mixture into tortillas and place in a greased baking pan. The tortillas should fit tightly.
  6. Cover all with salsa and remaining 2 cups of cheese. Top with black olives if desired.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

"Olive Garden" Zuppa Toscana

1/2 pound mild Italian sausage, crumbled
1/2 pound smoked bacon, chopped (about 12 pieces)
14 ounces water
32-ounce can low sodium chicken broth
14-ounce can low sodium chicken broth
2 cups sliced small red potato*
2 tablespoons crushed garlic
1 onion, finely diced
2 cups fresh spinach or kale
16 ounces (1 pint) heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper to taste

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage, breaking into small pieces. Drain and set aside.
  2. Brown bacon. Drain and set aside. (Can bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.)
  3. In a large pot, combine water, broth, potatoes, onion, and garlic. Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender.
  4. Add sausage and bacon to pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add spinach and cream to pot.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and heat through.
Serves 12.

*Can substitute cauliflower for potatoes for low-carb option.

This is a close copy of Olive Garden's delicious soup. It's quite easy to make!