Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps

1 rotisserie chicken, shredded to bite sizes

1 can black beans

1 bunch of fresh cilantro chopped

1/2 t. garlic powder

1 lime (about 1 T.) , Juice

1/2 T chili powder

1 t. ground cumin

2 c. cheese, shredded

1 c. sour cream

1 1/2 c. rice cooked

burrito sized tortillas

Cook Rice and set aside. Shred chicken, add to rice along with black beans, cilantro, garlic powder, lime juice, chili powder and cumin. Stir well together. Next add cheese and sour cream to the rice and chicken mixture. Stir well again. 

Spoon mixture into tortillas and fold. Heat a griddle to medium heat. Spray with some olive oil spray, and place burritos on griddle. once lightly golden brown, turn to other side and cook to desired golden brown.

Serve with Salsa, sour cream and /or favorite hot sauces. 

Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce

 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

2 t. curry powder

1 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

1/4 t. chili powder

1 T. olive oil

1/2 c, red onion, finely diced

1 T. dried basil

5 cloves of garlic minced

1 t. grated fresh ginger

1 14 oz. can of cocnut milk

1 T. cornstarch

Hot cooked rice for serving.

Cut chicken into 1" pieces and place in bowl. stir together curry, 1/2 t. salt, pepper and chili powder. sprinkle over chicken, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours.

In a large skillet, heat the oil over med. heat. add the onion, basil garlic, ginger and cook stirring often for 3-4 min. until onion is translucent and tender.

Add the chicken and remaining 1/2 t. salt and cook over med. heat for 5-6 min. until the chicken is cooked though.

Whisk together the coconut milk and cornstarch until well combined. Add the mixture to the skillet with the chicken and continue to whisk over med. heat, until the sauce simmers and thickens, 5-6 min. Serve hot , over cooked rice

White Chili

1 Rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans of Chicken Broth
2- 4 oz.cans diced green chilis(I prefer mild)
3 cans of great northern beans, drained
1 can of corn, drained
1 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
1- 8 oz. pkg cream cheese
1 pt. half and half
salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder to flavor.

Throw all of the above ingredients in the crockpot on low and let it simmer for six hours. It is delicous!

I think I would have won our chili cook off with this if they ever announced the winners...that is the rumor. It could be that all sisters heard this rumor. My family and I liked it!

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

My mom used to make this for me when I was a kid. Warm and delicious memories.

1 whole chicken
2-4 carrots chopped
2-3 celery stalks chopped
1 med onion chopped
1 chicken bouillon cube
homemade noodles

Place Chicken inside of pot. cover with water plus 1/2 inch. Add bouillon cube. Bring to boil then simmer for 1-2 hours, or until meat falls off the bone.

Remove meat from water and add noodles one at a time if they are still moist. Then shred meat and return to broth. Now slice and chop vegetables. Add to the soup and let cook for 1/2- 3/4 an hour, until veggies are soft

Homemade Noodles
3 eggs
2 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
milk

Stir eggs and salt together. Add flour bit by bit until kneading consistency, then continue to knead in remaining flour. If it feels dry add just a sprinkle of milk and knead in.

Sprinkle flour onto clean counter top. Place dough atop and begin to roll with rolling pinto desired depth (keep in mind they will expand while cooking) Now cut into rows and then strips. Repeat until all dough is used.

***For a fun treat you can use a pastry brush and brush on a light layer of butter and then sprinkle with a sugar and cinnamon sugar mixture and toast in oven for just a couple of minutes.***

Coxinas

This was a favorite recipe from Brazil. It brings back memories, these were sold on the streets, or from homeowners garages. They are divine, and I was lucky enough to have a Brazilian come show me how to make it!

4-6 chicken breasts, 

2 large onion chopped, separated

4 potatoes

4 T. minced garlic, halved

oil, 

2 chicken bouillon cubes 

salt to flavor

5 lbs of flour

bread crumbs, or crushed corn flakes 

cilantro, chopped

1 egg

Quarter chicken breasts, then place in pan with some water and cover. Cook until white and tender. While that is cooking slice and boil potatoes. When chicken has softened put broth aside. shred chicken and place in bowl. When Potatoes are soft enough, drain and mash, set aside. Saute onion and garlic in oil until golden. Add 8 cups of broth and bring to simmer along with bouillon cubes. Now slowly add flour to pan stirring constantly until you have a stiff dough. Remove dough from heat, knead on counter then flatten. Put mashed potatoes on top and fold into dough and knead until smooth. 

Saute more onion, and garlic in approx. 1/4 c. oil. When onion is golden brown, return chicken to pan. if necessary add broth or water to moisten the chicken. Add cilantro to chicken and stir until well blended. Remove from heat. 

Return to dough. Dip fingers in oil and take off approx. 1/4- 1/3 c. of dough in hand. knead and then flatten to a little less than 1/2" thick. pinch some chicken mixture into center and then bring side of dough up to surround chicken mix. Shape into tear drop. do until all dough and chicken is used.

In bowl mix 1 egg and about 2 c. of water in bowl(scramble?) In separate bowl pour box of crumbs. Dip coxinas in egg mix, then roll in crumbs. Once all are ready fry them in deep fryer approx. 4 min. Serve warm with katsup, mustard, hot sauce or what ever you may prefer. Maybe even ranch though I have yet to try it. Enjoy!

Grandma Grace's Chicken and Dumplings

This is a favorite recipe my grandma made for the kids and they have talked about it for ages. I am now blessed to have it.

Soup Base
1-2 lbs chicken thighs
2-3 cans chicken broth
1 qt. half and half
1 med. onion chopped
1-2 stalks of celery chopped
salt and pepper to flavor

Boil broth, celery, onions and chicken thighs until chicken is well cooked. Remove chicken and shred or dice meat. Before adding back to broth make your dumplings.

Dumplings
3 c. flour
3 t. baking powder
1/2 c. butter,
1/4 t. salt
Just enough milk to make it a little sticky

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter. then add just enough milk to make it sticky. Add by spoon +/- 1/2 T. to broth mixture until all of the dumplings are in the pan. Cook 5-10 min until Dumplings are well cooked. Return Chicken to soup, then over Med. heat add half and half. If it is too creamy youcan add 1/2 c.-1 c. of milk. Add salt and pepper to flavor and enjoy.

Olive Garden Chicken Carbonara

1 lg chicken breast
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. hot water
1/2 T. italian seasoning
1/2 T. minced garlic
6 slices of bacon crumbled
1 1/2 T. flour
1/2 c. parmesean cheese
2 c. heavy cream
2 c. milk
1/4 t. pepper
1/4 t. salt
1 lb linguini
1 1/2 T. parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 T. minced garlic
1 T. fresh chopped parsley

1.   Whisk ingredients 2-5 together and place in bag with chicken.

2.   Refrigerate chicken 30 min.

3.   Cook the pasta while cooking the sauce.

4.   For the sauce:

5.   Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

6.   Add garlic and bacon bits.

7.   Saute 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

8.   Add flour, parmesan cheese,  cream, milk, pepper, and salt. Whisk together.

9. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally.

10.  in a large bowl combine cheese, garlic and parsley. Set aside.

11.  In large skillet cook chicken and cut into pieces.

12.  Add chicken to sauce and simmer 3 min.

13.  Place the pasta in a serving bowl, and pour sauce over it.

14.  Add cheese mixture and mix together.

Poppy Seed Chicken

4-5 chicken breast
2 cans cream of ___________ soup
1 8 oz. package of cream cheese
1 8 oz. sour cream
2 T. poppy seeds

Grill chicken, throw in crock pot with  remaining ingredients. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Enjoy. Tastes great served over rice.

Hawiian Hay Stack Sauce

2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 c. chicken broth or water
2 c. cooked and cubed chicken
Curry powder to taste

Cube and cook chicken. Instead of draining water or broth add soup and stir. Add curry and stir well.

This is great served over rice topped with things like pineapple chunks, chopped olives, onions, diced peppers, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, just about anything you can imagine up.

Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti

7 oz. spaghetti, cooked
2 c. cubed and cooked chicken
2 c. shredded cheese
1 can cream of chicken
1 c. milk
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of pepper

After grilling the chicken and cooking the noodles, add the remaining ingredients. Cook until the cheese is melted. Serve. M-m good!

Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole

1 tube Ritz crackers (smashed)
1/4 c. butter (melted)
Shredded and cooked chicken (however much)
1 can cream of mushroom/chicken soup
8 oz. sour cream
2 T. poppy seeds

Mix together crackers and butter, spread 1/2 mix onto 9x9" pan. Mix together chicken, cream soup, sour cream, and seeds. Spread over crackers. Top with remaining  crackers. Bake at 350 for 20-30 min. or until there are bubbles around the edges. Serve over rice.

Double recipe for 9x13" pan.

Cashew Chicken

1 lb chicken breasts cut into 1" strips
3/4 c. orange juice
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 T corn starch
1 t. ground ginger
1 t garlic salt
1/2 t pepper
2 T veggie oil
4 green onions chopped
3 large carrots cleaned and sliced
2 celery stalks sliced
1 c. cashews

For sauce combine juice, soy sauce, honey, corn starch and seasonings. Set aside.

Heat 1 T oil until it begins to smoke. Stir fry veggies until onions become fragrant. Remove from wok.

Heat another T oil and stir fry chicken until tender and browned.

Add cooked veggies, nuts and sauce. Continue cooking until sauce bubbles and thickens. serve hot over rice....delish!

Chicken Stroganoff

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 T. olive oil
1/4 c. butter
1 med onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms sliced
2 T. flour
2 c. chicken broth
1 t. salt or to taste
ground pepper to taste
1 t. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 t. paprika
1 t. dried parsley
1 (16 oz) container sour cream

Cube chicken. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

In large skillet add oil and warm over med. heat. a chicken an d lightly brown. Stir occasionally. When browned remove from skillet and set aside.

Melt butter in skillet and onion and garlic. Stir occasionally until the onion has softened. Add mushrooms and cook 1-2 min.Add flour and stir constantly 1 min. Add remaining ingredients except sour cream but  include chicken. Bring to boil an simmer 5 min. stir occasionally.

Stir in sour cream heat until warm but do not boil.  Remove and serve over warm noodles or rice.