From Ericka:
What is your favorite recipe (I am always looking for good ones and the minestrone soup one you had was great)?
I got this recipe from my friend Marla--and I always keep it on hand for enchiladas, tacos, and burritos.
Mexican chicken
Put as many frozen chicken breasts into your crockpot as can fit. (Nope, I don't thaw them first, though I suppose you could fit more if you did.) Pour a big thing of Pace picante sauce over them and cook on low all day long. Shred the chicken with two forks.
That's it!
I freeze the chicken in small batches and thaw as needed for a quick weeknight supper. My favorite is enchiladas.
Enchiladas
Fill tortillas with mexican chicken and place into a greased casserole dish. Pour enchilada sauce over the whole thing--I like lots so my enchiladas will be nice and saucy. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly and hot. Remove from oven and cover with grated cheddar. Put back in the oven until the cheese is just melted. Enjoy!
Yum. I keep forgetting to do this. And I need to! I bet it's good on taco salad, too.
Posted by: miss chris | March 31, 2008 at 07:15 AM
I made this last week and WOW was it good. I used smoked turkey rather than chicken BTW...
http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/chicken-turkey-recipes/chicken-and-veggie-pie/article.html
Posted by: Erin W | March 31, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Hey Joanne,
The package just arrived...what a wonderful way to re-entry life after spring break...thanks for sending it so quickly.
Great recipe...I will have to try the Pace salsa...I do a similiar recipe but I use either one cup of BBQ sauce or water mixed with a packet of taco seasoning and pour that over the chicken breasts...it makes a tangy sauce great for filling tacos, burritos, sandwiches or wraps...aren't crock pots grand...I just made overnight steel cut oatmeal for this morning and they turned out perfect...my husband went back for seconds!
Posted by: Helen | March 31, 2008 at 02:03 PM
What a great idea! Thanks!!
Posted by: Megan | March 31, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Thanks for posting the recipe! This looks really easy and delish!
Posted by: Faith | March 31, 2008 at 05:57 PM
I actually put a packet of taco seasoning mix in it too. You know, to up the sodium a bazillion milligrams. :) Your way is much healthier!
Posted by: Marla Taviano | March 31, 2008 at 09:06 PM
This sounds so darn good... and not toooooo unhealthy! I try to feed the kids natural and organic foods as much as I can, and I can see this being one that I could make healthy, but still yummy!! Thanks a zillion.
God bless-
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda | April 01, 2008 at 12:09 PM
I tried this yesterday and it was delicious! Thanks!
Posted by: Betsy | April 04, 2008 at 11:12 AM