Mexican Chicken Taco Casserole with Olives

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large Anaheim pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups enchilada sauce (I prefer green)
• 16 corn tortillas
• 2 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
• 1/2 cup sliced California black olives
• 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 oz. queso fresco cheese, crumbled (plus more for garnish)
• 1/4 cup minced cilantro, plus more for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add onion, and Anaheim and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
4. Coat a 7- by 11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in the bottom of the dish.
5. Lay 4 tortillas over the sauce, tearing the tortillas as necessary to make them fit properly.
6. Spread 1/3 each of the pepper mixture, chicken, olives, black beans, queso fresco cheese and cilantro over the tortillas.
7. Top with 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce and 4 additional tortillas. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with corn tortillas, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce and queso fresco cheese.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and place it on a baking sheet.
9. Bake until the casserole is bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and cook for additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
11. Let the casserole cool for about 15 minutes to allow it to set. Cut and serve.

more: http://www.cookincanuck.com/2012/10/mexican-chicken-taco-casserole-with-olives-peppers-queso-fresco-cheese-recipe/

Mexican Wedding Cakes

Ingredients

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-pupose flour
1 cup finely chopped almonds or pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar

Pre-heat oven to 325 F. In a large bowl combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla. Blend well. Stir in flour, nuts and salt until dough holds together. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 15-20 minutes until set but not brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets. Cool slightly and roll in powdered sugar. Cool completely and reroll in powdered sugar.

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One Skillet Spicy Ranch Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 yellow or red onion, chopped
• 1 packet Hidden Valley Spicy Ranch Mix (NOT ranch dip mix)
• 1 red bell pepper, cored and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, cored and chopped
• 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
• 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
• 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese, for serving
• Cilantro, for serving

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, onions, and ranch mix. Sauté, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in red bell pepper, green bell pepper, black beans, tomatoes, rice, and chicken stock. Bring to boil, then cover. Simmer on low heat 5 minutes, or until chicken is done and rice is nearly tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Serve topped with cheese and cilantro.

more: http://www.thelawstudentswife.com/2014/03/one-skillet-spicy-ranch-chicken/