Salsa Chicken

Salsa Chicken
4 chicken breasts
1 15 oz. can of black beans
1 pound bag frozen corn
1 can diced tomatoes with chilis (like Rotel)
1 jar salsa
1 packet of taco seasoning

 Directions:Place all ingredients in bag and freeze. Thaw, then cook on low 8 hours. Serve with rice or on tortillas along with shredded cheddar and sour cream.We stacked corn tortillas, then chicken, then cheese, and repeat. Put a little guacamole on the very top.

TACO BRAID

TACO BRAID

1 FAMILY

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained

1 pkg taco seasoning

1 loaf frozen bread

1 (15oz) can refried beans

2 c.  shredded cheddar cheese

1 greased pan


TO FREEZE: Ground beef and follow instructions on taco seasoning packets and add to beef. Roll out loaves, spread beans down the center of dough. Top with meat and sprinkle with cheese. Use a pizza cutter to cute strips along each side of dough, then starting at bottom cross and twist dough. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Wrap braid with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil.

TO PREPARE: Thaw and bake at 350 for 25-30 min, until bread is golden brown.

Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe

Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe

Yields: Makes: one 8x8 casserole dish

An easy and delicious way to use up leftover chicken.

Ingredients

• about 4 cups of shredded, cooked chicken
• about 1 jar of marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese*
• 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• about 1 cup panko or whole wheat bread crumbs (Here is how to make your own)
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• fresh, chopped herbs (parsley, basil, oregano, etc)
• salt and pepper
• Cooked noodles to bottom of pan

Instructions

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2) Grease an 8x8 casserole dish with cooking spray.

3) Layer the chicken in the bottom. Dump in the marinara sauce and mix with the chicken. Next, top with cheeses until all the chicken is covered.

4) In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, olive oil, fresh herbs and a dash of salt and pepper together.

5) Sprinkle the seasoned breadcrumbs on top.

6) Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden on top and bubbling on the sides.

Freezer Meal Directions:

Put casserole together and freeze it before baking. When you're ready to cook it, let it thaw in the fridge over night. If it's still slightly frozen in the middle, you'll just have to cook it longer than the recipe calls for or defrost a bit in the microwave before baking. Cover it with foil if the top gets too brown in the oven.

Chicken, Brown Rice, and Veggie Casserole

Chicken, Brown Rice, and Veggie Casserole

Yields: Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 cup broccoli, chopped
• 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1/2 large onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 1- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 cup sour cream (or sub full-fat Greek yogurt or low fat sour cream)
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock/broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Asiago or fresh Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (finely shredded melts best)
• 1 cup whole wheat or panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

2) Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy non-stick pan and saute broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, celery, onion, and garlic for about 4-5 minutes, just until tender. Season ground thyme, poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning, and lightly with salt and pepper.

3) Add diced chicken and brown rice into pan with the veggie mixture, and stir to combine well. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

5) In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, chicken stock, and chopped parsley. Then stir in Asiago cheese and cheddar cheese. Gently stir the sour cream mixture into the rice mixture.

6) In a separate small bowl, combine bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon olive oil.

7) Spoon rice mixture into the 2-quart casserole dish and press down to evenly distribute. Top with bread crumbs.

8) Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until casserole is slightly bubbling around the edges and golden brown on top. Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, if the top isn't brown enough but the casserole is warmed through. Serve warm.

Freezer Meal Instructions:

Put casserole together and freeze it before baking. When you're ready to cook it, let it thaw in the fridge over night. If it's still slightly frozen in the middle, you'll just have to cook it longer than the recipe calls for or defrost a bit in the microwave before baking. Cover it with foil if the top gets too brown in the oven.