Thursday, January 27, 2011

BBQ chicken Salad

I got this recipe from basket411.blogspot.com. They have some good ideas if you get Bountiful Baskets.

BBQ chicken Salad

3 Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
BBQ Sauce
Lettuce
1 cucumber, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 Avocado, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2-4 green onions chopped
A handful cilantro, chopped
Tortillas
shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing: I like Lite House Buttermilk Ranch or Creamy Cilantro, they used the Honey Mustard

Cook chicken in a pan on the stove. When it is cooked through add about 2 T BBQ sauce and a little water. Cook until it caramelizes on the chicken. Heat Tortilla and top with a little cheese until it melts. Add lettuce, veggies, chicken and dressing. Soooo yummy! Makes 3-4 salads.

The left over chicken can be used for yummy cheese, chicken, and grilled pineapple quesadillas!

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

1 rotisserie chicken, cooked and shredded
1 can Chicken Broth
1 medium onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 C chopped carrots
2 envelopes Lipton's Chicken Noodle Soup
1 12 oz can evaporated milk
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 C sour cream
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

Bring chicken broth to a boil.
Add onion, celery, and carrots. Boil until tender, about 10 minutes
Add the Soup packets, evaporated milk, and cream of chicken soup.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Add chicken and sour cream and heat until warmed through. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Protein Bars (from my good friend Heather)

3 1/4 C regular oats (blended to make into a powder)
2 1/4 C protein powder (I used Syntha 6 chocolate)
1/4-1/2 C bran cereal (can crush if you want)
2 C agave nectar
2 1/2 C Adams chunky peanut butter
1/4 C ground flax seed (I used the cranberry flavor and it was yummy too)

Mix all together in a bowl. Spread into a greased cookie sheet. Refrigerate for 30 min. Serve Cold. (I cut mine into bars and store it in a Tupperware in the fridge)

Very Yummy. Even my little Abby (1) loves them!