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  • Cook Like a Pro at Home: Delicious Enchiladas with Chicken and Cheese

    Cook Like a Pro at Home: Delicious Enchiladas with Chicken and Cheese

    Enchiladas with Chicken and Cheese: A Stay At Home Parent’s Guide

    As a stay at home parent, finding time to make delicious and nutritious meals for your family can be a daunting task. Fortunately, with a little bit of creativity and some basic ingredients, you can whip up a tasty dish in no time! Enchiladas with chicken and cheese is one such recipe that is perfect for busy parents and will be sure to please the entire family.

    Ingredients:
    -1 lb of cooked chicken, diced
    -1 can of enchilada sauce
    -1 cup of shredded cheese
    -1 onion, chopped
    -2 cloves of garlic, minced
    -1 teaspoon of cumin
    -3 tablespoons of olive oil
    -8 tortillas
    Instructions:
    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the onions, garlic and cumin and sauté until the onion is soft and fragrant.
    3. Add in the diced chicken and cook until heated through.
    4. Remove the skillet from the heat and add in half of the shredded cheese and mix to combine.
    5. In a 9×13 inch baking dish spread 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce in an even layer on the bottom.
    6. Take one tortilla at a time and fill it with about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture, roll it up and place it in the baking dish seam side down. Repeat with remaining tortillas until all 8 are filled and placed in baking dish.
    7. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top of filled tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
    8. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
    9. Serve hot with your favorite sides – guacamole, sour cream or salsa make great accompaniments!

    As a stay at home parent, I know how important it is to make meals that are both delicious as well as easy to prepare so that I can spend more quality time with my family instead of being stuck in the kitchen all night! Enchiladas with chicken and cheese is one such recipe that fits all those criteria perfectly – not only does it come together quickly but it tastes amazing too! Plus, my kids love it which is always a plus!

    My own personal love affair with this dish began back when I was first married to my husband years ago when we were living on a tight budget but still wanted to have delicious dinners every night. We would often make enchiladas with whatever ingredients we had on hand – sometimes chicken, other times beef or even beans – but no matter what filling we used, we would always top them off with plenty of cheese for that extra indulgent touch! We’d even invite friends over from time to time to share our creation – nothing beats a big pan full of cheesy enchiladas! To this day, whenever I make this dish my family knows they’re in for a treat that will satisfy everyone’s taste buds!

    Enchiladas with chicken and cheese are definitely one of my go-to recipes when I need something quick but still want something tasty – plus they’re really easy to customize so you can switch up the filling depending on what ingredients you have on hand! Whether you’re making them for your family or hosting friends for dinner, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit every time!

  • “Easy, Delicious Beef Verde Recipe for Parents Who Need Quick Meals at Home!”

    “Easy, Delicious Beef Verde Recipe for Parents Who Need Quick Meals at Home!”

    Beef Verde with Corn Tortillas

    As a stay at home parent, I know the importance of having quick, easy and delicious recipes that I can whip up in a matter of minutes. Today I’m sharing my favorite recipe for beef verde with corn tortillas. Not only is this meal flavorful, it’s also incredibly easy to make!

    When I think of beef verde, I think of my favorite childhood memory. When I was a kid, my abuela used to make this meal for me every Sunday after church. She’d start by browning the beef and then simmering it in a pot with green chilies and tomatoes. The smell of the food cooking was always so tantalizing, and it took all my willpower not to sneak a bite before she was done!

    To make this recipe you’ll need the following ingredients:

    • 2 pounds ground beef

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 cans diced tomatoes
    • 2 cans green chilies
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 12 – 14 corn tortillas
    • Shredded cheese (optional)
    • Sour cream (optional)

    Instructions:

    1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
    2. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
    3. Add the diced tomatoes, green chilies, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. 4. Heat 12-14 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned (about 1 minute per side). Serve the beef verde with warm tortillas and top with shredded cheese or sour cream if desired. Enjoy!

    This recipe is such an easy way to put together a delicious meal in no time at all! The beef verde has such bold flavors that come together beautifully thanks to the combination of spices used in the dish. And when served with warm corn tortillas it’s sure to be a hit with everyone! Plus, it brings back happy memories of my abuela making this for me as a kid every Sunday – what more could you ask for?