Ahh Fridge Enchiladas... Not the prettiest or most authentic dish in the kitchen, but they can be so satisfying and I make quick meals like this all the time. I hope these shortcuts give you plenty of new ideas for quick weeknight meals when nothing sounds good and you don't feel like cooking 🙂 How...
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Creamy Poblano Enchiladas
Here's an easy way to make a delicious batch of Creamy Poblano Enchiladas. The sauce is loaded with that sweet roasted Poblano flavor and that's the key to these enchis. Once you've got the sauce on hand then everything beyond that is a bonus, so feel free to get creative with the fixings. I went...
15 Minute Creamy Chipotle Chicken
This 15 Minute Creamy Chipotle Chicken is a great meal to rely on when you need good food NOW. It's fast, easy, and exploding with flavor. Tough to beat that right? Keep in mind that using 3 chipotles will make your dinner ultra-fiery! But you can always make it a bit milder by going easy...
Guilt Free Chicken Stock
I hope this batch of Guilt Free Chicken Stock inspires you to make some stock at home! I used to be super picky about having the right proportion of bones to veggies to water, but not anymore! Now I just make it when it sounds good 🙂 This batch is the perfect example of that...
Easy Tostada Bar for 15
This Tostada Bar for 15 is proof that there is something about Tostadas that just seems to make people happy 🙂 Maybe it's the improved fillings-to-tortilla ratio, or maybe it's the satisfying crunch of the warm Tostada shell... But whatever it is, this spread is a great option for the next time you need to...
Chicken Chile Verde Burritos
The burritos I make with Chicken Chile Verde have gotten simpler over time. And better. Lately it's rice, cheese, and plenty of the Chicken Chile Verde on the inside. Then they get crisped up in some bacon drippings and doused with Salsa de Aguacate -- sound good?! I hope the ideas in this...
Single Serving Arroz con Pollo
The original Arroz con Pollo recipe is great for bigger groups, but in hunger emergencies I will sometimes make quick, tiny batches like this Single Serving Arroz con Pollo. It's fast, delicious, and super easy on the wallet -- does it get any better than that? Plus there's a good chance you already have everything...
Hatch Chicken Chile Verde
Keep an eye out for Hatch chiles in your local markets over the next few weeks and try to grab some! You can make a big batch of this Hatch Chicken Chile Verde and you'll be in Hatch Heaven over the coming days. This is a delicious, all-purpose recipe and you can use it...
Mexican Chicken and Rice -- Arroz con Pollo
You really can't beat Arroz con Pollo as a one-pot dinner -- with minimal effort you get a savory meal that is far superior to your local takeout options. There's something so satisfying about plopping everything in a pan and letting the heat of the stove do all the heavy lifting. All while you chill...
Spicy Chicken Tinga
Getting loads of Tinga questions lately so I'm updating this spicy version to include the brine-and-bake method. Yes, you can still poach the chicken if you want, but lately I just give it a quick brine and then plop it in the oven. Please give it a try as the brine makes it dee-licious! ...