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Fajita Street Tacos

April 30, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Fajita Street Tacos offer a flavorful and convenient way to enjoy Mexican-style tacos at home. Featuring slow-cooked chicken seasoned with traditional spices, these tacos are tender and rich in flavor. This versatile recipe is perfect for busy families, making it an ideal choice for weeknight meals in both spring and fall.

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Ingredients
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes low sodium
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 ounce can chop green chilis
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 limes slice into wedges
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese low-fat
  • 24 6-inch corn tortillas
Servings: 2 taco servings
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Instructions
  1. Either spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or line with a liner.
  2. Add diced tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, chicken broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and green chilis to the slow cooker. Stir to combine
  3. Add chicken thighs and stir. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours and on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  4. Once done remove chicken and shred with two forks. Add back to the slow cooker and stir to mix with the remaining juices.
  5. To warm the corn tortilla, use a dry-skillet over medium heat. Add a tortilla and heat for 15 to 30 seconds on each side or until warm and toasty brown spots on it.
  6. To serve: top the tortilla with the chicken fajita mixture, 2 tablespoons of cheese and a squeeze of lime.
Recipe Notes

Chicken Tacos Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 tacos (253g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 280 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 420 mg 18 % Total Carbohydrate 30 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 25 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 152 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 352 mg 8 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, chicken thighs, Slow Cooker

Cheesy Chicken Spinach Noodle Casserole

December 5, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Straight from the slow cooker this casserole is filling and comforting. Try it soon for an instant family favorite!

Cheesy Chicken Spinach Noodle Casserole
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings
8
Servings
8
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings
8
Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breast skinless, boneless
  • 10 3/4 ounce can of cream of mushroom 98% reduced fat
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon of dry chives
  • 1/2 tablespoon of dry thyme
  • 1/2 tablespoon of dry parsley
  • 16 ounces dry egg noodles cooked
  • 3 cups baby spinach rinsed and chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, reduced fat
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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area.
  2. Place chicken breast in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  3. In a small bowl combine cream of mushroom soup, water, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, thyme, and parsley. Pour seasoned soup mixture over chicken breast.
  4. Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low 6 – 8 hours until chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
  5. Remove chicken breast from slow cooker and shred into fine pieces. Add shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir in hot cooked egg noodles, baby spinach, and shredded cheese. Replace lid and allow to heat through for 15 – 20 minutes until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
Recipe Notes

Cheesy Chicken Spinach Noodle Casserole Nutrition Facts Serving size (207g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 350 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 115 mg 38 % Sodium 290 mg 13 % Total Carbohydrate 43 g 16 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 26 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 149 mg 10 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 546 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, casserole, Chicken, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, leftovers, main dish, protein, Slow Cooker, spinach

Breakfast Burritos

September 26, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

A little advance preparation makes for a quick, healthy breakfast for busy families.  Our breakfast egg burritos can be made in advance for a quick healthy breakfast.  Try making several servings in advance this weekend so you are ready for next week!

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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly, Vegetables, Vegetarian
  • CuisineBreakfast, Tex-Mex
Servings
8 people
Servings
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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly, Vegetables, Vegetarian
  • CuisineBreakfast, Tex-Mex
Servings
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Servings
8 people
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 purple onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups liquid egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 1 15-ounce can low sodium black beans drained and rinsed
  • 8 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Servings: people
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  1. Heat oil in a non-stick or well seasoned skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and bell peppers and cook for 6-7 minutes or until desired tenderness reached.
  3. Mix cayenne pepper and garlic powder with egg whites and add to skillet. Continue cooking on medium heat, stirring occasionally to promote even cooking and prevent sticking.
  4. When egg whites are set but still soft and moist, remove from heat. Transfer to a clean dish and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before assembling burritos.
  5. Place each tortilla on a piece of plastic wrap.
  6. Add black beans to egg mixture and mix well. Divide egg mixture and cheese evenly among tortillas.
  7. Roll burritos, then wrap each in plastic wrap and place in freezer**.
  8. Once frozen, transfer burritos to a freezer bag or other container suitable for long-term freezer storage. For best quality, use within 3 months.
  9. When ready to eat, remove plastic wrap and loosely wrap in paper towel. Microwave on high for 2 to 2½ minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Recipe Notes

*  For a spicier burrito, substitute chopped chile peppers (e.g. jalapeno, Serrano) for some of the bell pepper.

**If burritos will be consumed within 3 days, they may be stored in refrigerator instead of freezer.  Reduce re-heating time accordingly.

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, breakfast burritos, eggs, tex mex, Vegetarian

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