Showing posts with label gluten free. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gluten free. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Chicken Enchiladas

While on my writing hiatus I became a Pintrest Follower  Obsessed  "Visitor".
This week, I knew I was feeling a little better when I wanted to cook... anything... my taste buds are still a little off so I knew I didn't want something really spicy. 
I found this recipe and HAD to try it...

I didn't want to loose the recipe...even though I had already "pinned" it. I thought I would share it with all of you. 
I always have to "play" with recipes because well, that is the way I am and I usually do not have EVERYTHING that some recipes may call for. I will just put in parentheses what I did different.

Chicken Enchiladas
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 enchiladas

Chicken and veggie enchiladas baked in a light green sauce.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1 can black beans (15 oz.) ( I didn't have any)
1 can corn (15 oz.)
2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz. each) (Rotel)
1/2 cup taco sauce
4 cups chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup packed cilantro (I used dried flakes)
1/2 cup greek yogurt (I used sour cream)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
3 Tablespoons flour
1/4 cup butter
8 burrito sized tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Combine the chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, and taco sauce. Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  2. Add 2 cups chicken broth, cilantro, yogurt, cumin, and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth. Heat the butter in a skillet until melted. Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly stir in the other 2 cups of broth until creamy. Add to the mixture in the blender.
  3. Lay out all your tortillas. Divide the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 9x13 pan. Cover the enchiladas with the green sauce. Top with cheese. Bake at 350* uncovered for 30-35 minutes. Serves 6-8.
Notes
Recipe has been adapted from one found in The Living Room Series: Ruth: Loss, Love, & Legacy



Even with all of my adaptations it really was a hit here.
And with a few little changes it could be made Gluten free if needed.
Let me know if you try it and what you think.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Happy Birthday "E"

My favorite nephew whose name starts with "E" is having his 12th birthday today.
I am sure for his parents they are thinking HOW can he already be 12. Because I know I can not believe it!
"E" is an exceptional young man. His mind thinks in ways that I can not even explain...brilliant is an understatement.
But, with all the brains he has common sense.
He has a sense of humor that is contagious.
He has such a big heart.
He is always very polite.
and he has Celiac Disease.
A year ago when they were here for summer vacation, poor "E" could not hardly eat anything without becoming sick, and the weight loss that he was having was so scary.
When my sister returned home to Arizona she took "E" to get checked out.
When the tests came back they diagnosed him with Celiac.
I had never heard of it.
But, I do know this...
NO wheat flour or modified wheat flour.
When they came to visit last month, Lene went to buy some of the products that would be used to prepare meals that "E" would be able to eat.
I about had a heart attack when I saw what they charge for "Gluten Free" Products.
'Lene walked out of the store with a small bag of groceries and I had a cart full of groceries I think my total was only $10.00 more!!! That is crazy!!!
I was glad they had treats that "E" could have because I knew the rest of us would have some.
AND we found CREAM OF MUSHROOM Soup, do you know how many things you make with cream of_ soup???
Progresso Soup's are gluten free which is really cool.
and guess what else is Gluten Free
Yep, Good ol' Potatoes!
and I know how to cook with potatoes!
I even made homemade gluten free Potato Soup.
I am sure my sister 'Lene will make a wonderful meal and birthday cake for "E"
and it will all be gluten free.