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Southwestern Chicken Skillet
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped (red, green, yellow or a mix are all fine)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed (or 1 small can corn, well drained, or 1-2 ears of corn, corn kernels cut off the cob)
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (homemade or from a rotisserie chicken)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Optional toppings:
Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, salsa or chopped tomatoes, Greek yogurt or sour cream, avocado slices or guacamole, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, hot sauce or pickled jalapeños, etc.
Instructions:
Heat a large saute pan over medium heat.
Add olive oil then the onion and peppers.
Saute for 4-5 minutes, until softened. (Prep your other ingredients while that’s going in the pan.)
Then add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds or so, until fragrant.
Add the black beans, corn and chicken to the pan.
Add all of the seasonings (chili powder through black pepper).
Stir to combine and let everything warm through for 2-3 minutes.
Add the lime juice and turn off the heat.
You’re ready to serve with your favorite toppings!
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Garlic Chicken Parm Meatloaves
Ingredients:
1 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese (optional)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, minced garlic, beaten egg, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Mix until well incorporated.
Add the milk and mix gently until the mixture is evenly moist.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a mini loaf.
Place the loaves on a greased baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaves reaches 165°F (74°C).
For an extra cheesy topping, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on each loaf during the last five minutes of baking.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutesKcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 4
Here's the accompanied photo of the meatloaves:
Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
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(there was no symbol for lime)