Katey's Kitchen

3 medium size chicken breasts

2 Tbl Olive Oil

2 garlic cloves

1 medium onion

1 red bell pepper

1 (4oz) can diced green chiles

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

2 (10oz) cans green enchilada sauce

1 cup red enchilada sauce

2 cups shredded co-jack cheese

1 cup sour cream

1 1lb. box Penne pasta

 

Optional Toppings

Avocado

Green Onions

Black Olives

Tomatoes

Sour cream

 

Cook chicken and shred with forks while still warm, set aside 

 

Boil pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside

 

Dice onion and red pepper; mince garlic

 

Heat Olive oil in large family size skillet. Add onions and cook for 3 – 5 minutes or until translucent

 

Add garlic and red peppers and cook for 3 – 5 minutes

 

Add chicken, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt and enchilada sauces. Let simmer for 10 – 15 minutes. 

 

Add cheese and stir constantly until melted and heated through.

 

Add sour cream, stirring until well blended, making sure not to bring mixture to a boil. 

 

Place pasta in large serving dish/bowl. Pour sauce over pasta, stir thoroughly and serve warm with optional toppings if desired. 

1 160z container sour cream

2 packages cream cheese

1 jar salsa

1 package shredded cheddar/taco/Mexican cheese (choice)

Jalapenos (optional)

Chips

 

~Mix sour cream, cream cheese and salsa together in large bowl and transfer to serving bowl

~Sprinkle mixture with shredded cheese and jalapenos

~Allow to chill for 1 – 2 hours

~Serve with chips

 

1 package refrigerated pizza crust

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped*

2 cups (8 oz) Co-Jack cheese, divided

2 cups chicken breasts, diced and cooked

1/2 cup green taco sauce

2 garlic cloves, pressed

1/2 cup grape tomatoes, sliced (optional)

1/2 c loosely packed fresh cilantro (optional)

 

~Preheat oven to 425

~Lightly grease cookie sheet

~Unroll pizza dough onto cookie sheet, stretching and pressing lightly to cover entire pan; bake for 12 – 14 minutes or until golden brown – set aside

~Combine onion, jalapeno, 1/2 cup cheese, chicken, taco sauce and garlic; mix well

~Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese evenly onto baked crust

~Spread chicken mixture evenly over cheese

~Top with remaining cheese

~Bake 6 – 7 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown

~If desired sprinkle tomatoes & cilantro over pizza

~Serve immediately

 

*Always wear gloves when seeding jalapeno peppers and avoid touching your face. 

For a spicier version do not seed peppers prior to chopping

 

Recipe from The Pampered Chef