Monday, May 20, 2013

From Karen's Kitchen- Italian Chicken Sandwich

May 20, 2013
Italian Chicken Sandwich

It's very warm out tonight in Connecticut.  A perfect night to eat outside and enjoy the weather.  I decided to make sandwiches for dinner with a side of pasta salad.
Ingredients
Ciabetta Bread
Pesto
Part skim mozzarella
Roasted red peppers
Grilled chicken sliced

Slice Ciabetta bread, spread pesto, next layer cheese, roasted red pepper and chicken.
Place under broiler until cheese melts.





Sunday, May 5, 2013

From Karen's Kitchen- Honey Lime Chicken Enchilada's




May 5, 2013
CINCO DE MAYO!
The decision to stay home and celebrate was a great one. This dinner was delicioso!

Honey Lime Chicken  Enchilada's
Fresh Guacamole
Fresh Salsa
Baked Tortilla chips

Ingredients for the enchilada's
4 chicken breasts-shredded
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6-8 flour tortillas
Shredded mild cheddar
1 can  enchilada sauce

Mix together the chicken, lime juice, honey, chili powder, and minced garlic. Add shredded chicken and marinate for 1 hour.  I did 5 hours. 




 Layer a small amount of your enchilada sauce on the bottom of your 9x13 pan. On your tortillas put about 1/4 a cup of your chicken mixture, then sprinkle with cheese and roll up. Place seam side down. Once all rolled up, pour the enchilada sauce on your enchiladas. Then sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.  
                                                     Shredded cooked chicken breast
                                      Honey, lime juice, chili powder, garlic marinade
  Rolled up and ready for the oven
Hot out of the oven


Recipe adapted from one I found on Food TV Network