Monday, April 30, 2007

Mexican Casserole

Cooking spray
1 small white or yellow onion, small dice
½-1 green and/or red pepper, small dice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 T fat free chicken broth
1 c cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts or cooked boneless skinless chicken thighs, shredded or diced small (Can use canned chicken)
1/4 c fat free chicken broth
3-4 t taco seasoning
1/3 c canned pinto beans or black beans or red beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 c diced tomatoes, canned with juice
1/2 c frozen corn
1 pkg Jiffy Corn Bread Mix
1/2 c nonfat milk or non-fat milk
1 egg equivalent Eggbeaters or similar product
2 T cheddar cheese (optional) or light cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a non-stick skillet, with cooking spray. Add the onions and peppers and cook until soft. Add 1 tablespoon of broth when necessary to moisten.

Add the shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, and broth and stir until the broth is heated. Now add the tomatoes, corn, beans. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow to reduce liquid a bit. Transfer to a one-quart casserole.

In a small bowl, prepare the cornbread according to the package. Add the cheese if using. Top the casserole with the cornmeal mixture. Place the casserole on a cookie sheet in case of overflow and place in the oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The cornmeal topping should be puffy and slightly browned.

Serve with any of the following: diced raw onion, jalapeno, shredded non-fat cheddar, picante sauce and non-fat sour cream.

Friday, April 13, 2007

Chicken Salad

This is really great. And so easy as to be ridiculous. I have never bought or used canned chicken before - not sure why - I use tuna. It just never appealed to me but I've changed my tune with this recipe. The bacon is the already made into bits and is like 50% less fat and calories. I bought it at Sam's Club.

1 can of shredded chicken (same size as tuna)
2 T bacon described above
Fat Free Ranch Dressing

Mix all together. Serve with crackers on a bed of lettuce. Very good!