Crockpot Fajita Tacos

I've actually been making these fajita tacos for years.  My friend, Sherri, introduced them to me long ago.  Thank you for that, Sherri!  They've always remained a family favorite!

I've just made one small change - I now cook my chicken in the crockpot instead of boiling it on the stove top.  The chicken is so much more moist and tender, and it shreds so much easier.

And simple...these are so simple and so delicious! 

Serve with a side of Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, and Guacamole, or just gobble 'em up all by themselves!





Ingredients:

3-4 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts

1 Taco Bell Fajita Seasoning Packet (You might like 2 if you want more flavor)

Wheat Tortillas

Grated Cheese

Lettuce

Tomato

Avocado (Optional)

Light Sour Cream (Optional)

Guacamole (Optional)


Directions:

Place chicken in crockpot;

Pour Fajita seasoning in a small bowl;

Fill packet with water twice and mix well;  (This way you get all of the seasoning out of your packet)

Pour over chicken;

Cook on low for 4-6 hours; (Depending on your crockpot)

When done, shred chicken;

On a wheat tortilla - add chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and any other toppings you might like;

Fold or roll tortilla, and savor these delicious tacos!

Devilled Chicken

OMGoodness!  If you have not tried this one - do it now! 

 

I found this recipe on All Recipes.com, and it's got to be one of the best I've tried! 

 

Once again, I changed it up just a bit, but my family absolutely loved it!  My hubby stood up, rubbed his belly, and said "Eeelicious!"  *smile*

 

My youngest daughter is already asking for it again, and I just fixed it this past week!

 

It's kind of like "Devilled Eggs" meats "Chicken"!  And so the story begins...

 

Ingredients:

3-4 Chicken Breasts

½ cup of Mayonnaise

2-3 T. Yellow Mustard

2-3 drops Tabasco Sauce

Bread Crumbs

Parmesan Cheese

Mrs. Dash Original

Black Pepper

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees;

Cut chicken breasts into filets or cutlets;

In a shallow bowl or on a plate, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, and Tabasco sauce;

In a deeper bowl, combine your bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, Mrs. Dash, and Black Pepper;

Coat both sides of your chicken with the mayo/mustard mixture;

Then coat with bread crumb mixture;

Place on sprayed cookie sheet covered with foil;

Bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, depending on your oven;

Eat up and enjoy!

Nana's Stir-Fry

Years back when I was still working outside the home, a friend of mine made this for me.  I loved it so much that I started making it myself.

Over the years, I've changed the recipe up a bit.  She used frozen veggies, while I love using fresh ones.  And with a few more changes here and there, I've revised this recipe to my own personal liking.

It's one of my personal favorites, and I never get tired of it!  And...it's pretty healthy for you, too! 

Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!


Ingredients:

1 Lg. box of Zatarain’s Yellow Rice

2 T. of Olive Oil

2-3 Chicken Breasts (Cut into bite-size pieces)

1 Bunch of fresh broccoli

1 Red Bell Pepper

1 Green Bell Pepper

1 Yellow Bell Pepper

1 pkg. of fresh sliced mushrooms

2 T. Minced Garlic

Teriyaki Sauce

Worcestershire Sauce

Directions:

1)  Cut raw chicken into bite size pieces – about the size of your thumb, then set aside;

2)  Cut vegetables into bite size pieces.  (You can leave the broccoli stems, if you like, or just use the crowns.)  Set veggies aside;

3)  Cook rice as directed on the box for the serving size you wish;

4)  Pour oil into skillet or wok, and mix in your garlic;

5)  When oil is hot, add chicken, and a bit of Soy and Worcestershire Sauce (Use to your liking);

6)  When chicken is no longer pink and lightly browned, remove from pan;

7)  Add veggies, mushrooms, and enough Teriyaki and Worcestershire Sauce to stir fry in.  Add a little water, if necessary;

8)  Add the chicken back to the pan, cover and simmer until veggies are tender.  (Unless you prefer them crisper.)  Serve over rice.

(Note:  I have also tried this recipe with a little brown sugar added; both are yummy!)

Bourbon Chicken

Now here's a little recipe I've been wanting to try for awhile! I found this little jewel at All Recipes.com.

We have a restaurant here called "Golden Corral", and they serve Bourbon Chicken there. Let me tell you, that is some good chicken! Unfortunately, our nearest Golden Corral closed down.

So I've been bound and determined to get the recipe and give it a try.

 

Now I don't think my chicken taste just like theirs, but it is definitely good! And it's definitely worth a try! My family fell in love with it!

Hope you enjoy it, too!

Ingredients:

2 Boneless Chicken Breasts (Cut into bite-size pieces)

1-2 T. Olive Oil

1-2 T. Minced Garlic

¼ t. Ginger

¾ t. Red Pepper Flakes

¼ cup of Apple Juice

1/3 cup of Brown Sugar

2 T. Ketchup

1 T. Cider Vinegar

½ cup of Water

1 T. Cornstarch (If thick sauce is desired; my family prefers it)


Directions:

1)Heat oil in a large skillet;

2)Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned;

3)Remove chicken;

4)Add remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat until well blended and dissolved.

5)Add chicken back to the mixture, and bring to a hard boil;

6)Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes uncovered.

Serve over yellow or brown rice.

Enjoy!


Crusted Parmesan Chicken

I originally found this recipe on All Recipes.com, and I tried it out on my family this past week. 

Oh!  It was so moist and yummy!  Of course, I put my own little spin on it and changed it up just a bit.  I try to always make things a little healthier if I can.

I served it with my oven roasted potatoes and a dinner salad! 

I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and I did!

Ingredients:

3-4 Chicken Breasts (Cut into cutlets or filets)
(This feeds my family of four)

2-4 T. Olive Oil

2 T. Minced Garlic

1 cup of Bread Crumbs

Grated Parmesan Cheese (I use the kind in the canister)

Mrs. Dash Original Blend

Season Salt (Optional)

Black Pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees;

Cut chicken into cutlets or filets;

In a medium size bowl, mix your oil and garlic together;

In another bowl, mix your bread crumbs, cheese, and seasonings together;

Dip your chicken into the oil mixture, and allow any excess to drip into bowl;

Now dip the chicken into the bread crumb mixture and coat well;

Place chicken onto a sprayed, foil-covered cookie sheet;

Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes, depending on your oven.

Enjoy!