Simple Cheesy Macaroni and Tomatoes

This recipe is so incredibly quick and simple, and yet amazingly delicious. It is always a hit with my family!


Simple Cheesy Macaroni and Tomatoes

2 cups uncooked macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 cans rotel tomatoes w/ green chilies

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and add butter and cheese. Stir until all is melted. Add tomatoes and serve.

Chicken Tacos... Not for Me...

Tonight I made these deliciously smelling, mouth watering, chicken tacos. I piled them high with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream... the works. I finally sat down to enjoy my hard work, took one bite, and ran to the bathroom! Apparently, due to my pregnancy, chicken is out, but I thought I would post the recipe. They apparently tasted fabulous to everyone but me! 

Chicken Tacos

1.5 lbs chicken tenders or breasts

1 packet taco seasoning

1/2 medium onion sliced

1 T butter

chili powder

cumin

garlic powder

tortillas (I use wheat) 

all the toppings... lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, salsa

Place the chicken in a stock pot and cover with water. Add a couple of tablespoons of chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder ( I honestly didn't measure, I would guess about 2 T of each). Boil on high, until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes for tenders and 30-40 for breasts. Drain water and shred chicken. Melt butter in skillet and sauté onions until tender. Add chicken, taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup of water. Cook until well seasoned, and water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and pile on the tortillas along with the toppings! 

Sloppy Joe Turnovers

I had a lot of people comment on my meal plan, asking about the sloppy joe turnovers. I thought I would just go ahead and post it!

Sloppy Joe Turnovers

1 lb ground beef (or turkey)

1/4 cup chopped onion (or onion powder)

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup sour cream (lite)

1/2 t salt

1/4 t garlic powder

10-oz can Hungry Jack Flaky Biscuits (10 biscuits)

Preheat oven to 375.Brown the ground beef and onion, drain. Add the ketchup, sour cream, salt and garlic powder, stir to combine. Roll out dough to 4 round. Place 1/4 cup (or so) meat mixture in center and fold over top. Seal edges firmly with fork. Bake 15 minutes.

Notes: I use ground turkey, light sour cream, and reduced fat  biscuits (when I can find them). Turn it into a casserole by using two  cans of refrigerated pizza dough. Press one can of dough into bottom of  casserole dish, spread meat mixture on top. Carefully lay the second  piece of dough on top and stretch to cover casserole. Pinch together any  tears. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes. Make sure center is done. If not,  cover with foil and put on bottom rack for another 5-10 minutes. Cut

 into squares.

 To freeze: Whenever I make this recipe I double the filling, and freeze  half of it. Then when ready, thaw the filling and make the individual  turnovers (or a casserole) with fresh dough. Also makes an excellent  pizza topping, with grated cheddar sprinkled on top.

Muffin tin variation: Grease muffin tins and press in biscuits. Fill  with 3-4 tablespoons meat. Top with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 12  minutes

Meal Plan Craziness and a fabulous lunch

My meal plan from last week, once again, went awry!

Friday, we ended up ordering pizza. Then last night I made spaghetti. Needless to say, this has not been the month for meal planning! I am usually really good at sticking to it.

Tonight we're having Cheeseburger Sliders and Homemade potato wedges! I'll post the recipe for that later tonight.

I had the most awesome lunch though. I have all this sandwich stuff in my fridge and I'm out of bread. Needless to say, I did not feel like going out in the rain to get it either. I ended up making southwestern chicken wraps! They were so good!

First, I chopped come onion and roasted red peppers. I tossed those in a skillet with the package of southwestern pre-cooked chicken and a little EVOO. 

Meanwhile, I heated my tortilla in the oven to make it soft! Then I topped it with lettuce, the chicken mixture, cheese, and ranch dressing!!!!

Horrible picture, but man, it was SOOOO good!