I had a hankering for a hearty salad. Chicken Fajita Salad to the rescue! It also works great with shrimp, steak or ground beef/turkey. You can use taco seasoning, but I love using smoky chile powders so I made my own. The Chipotle Ranch can be made by mixing bottled Ranch with Chipotle and SmokedContinue reading “Chicken Fajita Salad”
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Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
I love Chipotle’s Chicken Burrito Bowls, but I’m not a fan of paying almost $10 for it when I can make it much cheaper and add more toppings. I also made a batch of my Cantina Style Salsa to go with it. Chicken: 3 large Chicken Thighs 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Ancho ChileContinue reading “Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl”
Traditional Navajo Tacos
Who else LOVES Navajo/Fry Bread Tacos? So. Delicious! And they’re really easy to make too! I usually make them with stewed ancho chicken, but I opted for the more traditional ground beef this time. Beef: 1 lb lean Ground Beef 1/2 cup Bell Pepper; cored and chopped 1 can Pinto Beans 1/3 cup Taco SeasoningContinue reading “Traditional Navajo Tacos”
Green Chile Chicken Flautas
First time making and trying flautas! I was forced to eat frozen taquitos when I was younger and haven’t been interested in rolled tacos since. But I had some rotisserie chicken I needed to use up and I saw a post on instagram that looked so delicious! 15 uncooked Flour Tortillas 4 cups Rotisserie ChickenContinue reading “Green Chile Chicken Flautas”
Smoky Rotel Chicken Tacos
Cheat day and Taco Tuesday! Smoky Rotel Chicken Tacos, creamy Refried Beans and Cantina Salsa Rice. I go whole hog on my cheat days. I made sure to make enough chicken for tomorrow’s Cinco de Mayo Enchiladas and some to munch on as a little late night snack. Chicken: 2 large Chicken Breasts 1Continue reading “Smoky Rotel Chicken Tacos”
Smoky Tortilla Soup
This is one of my favorite ways of using up extra shredded chicken. 😋 It’s so flavorful and quick! It’s been a hit with my family for a long while and I don’t think that’ll change anytime soon. ❤️ 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 cup Onion; chopped 1 small Jalapeño; cored and chopped 3 clovesContinue reading “Smoky Tortilla Soup”
Skillet Taco Pizza
Happy Taco Tuesday! This is one of my all time pizza topping combos! It’s part pizza, part taco and all deliciousness! I drizzle mine with an avocado sour cream, which makes adds a delicious, tangy richness. Beef: 1 1/2 cups Ground Beef 1/4 cup Taco Seasoning or: 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder 1/2 teaspoon Onion SaltContinue reading “Skillet Taco Pizza”
Taco Egg Rolls
Southwest Egg Rolls are what’s for dinner! It’s a great way to use up any extra taco meat you have in the fridge. I made a lot so I can freeze some and pop them in my Air Fryer on busy days. Kids LOVE these just as much as adults do and they disappear fast!Continue reading “Taco Egg Rolls”
Copycat Taco Bell Fiesta Chicken Taco Salad
Still mourning Taco Bell’s Fiesta Taco Salad. I added some things that don’t normally come with it and I baked the chicken in my toaster oven so I wasn’t babysitting my griddle. You can air fry the tortilla bowl too. Or you can do what I did and give yourself a second degree burn. Chicken:Continue reading “Copycat Taco Bell Fiesta Chicken Taco Salad”
Frito Taco Salad
This is such a great weeknight meal. It’s quick, cheap and so delicious! For a lighter option try ground turkey. This is also a great way of hiding vegetables from finicky kids and adults alike! Taco Meat: 2 lbs Ground Beef 2 cups Yellow Squash; cored and minced 2/3 cup Taco Seasoning OR: 2 TablespoonsContinue reading “Frito Taco Salad”
