Sheet Pan Chicken Tostadas

August 11, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

This easy recipe is perfect for those busy back-to-school nights! Everything is prepped and ready to assemble plus everything is cooked and pre-portioned for easy storage.

Sheet Pan Chicken Tostadas

Servings

Sheet Pan Chicken Tostadas

Servings

Ingredients

12 Yellow Corn Tortillas
3 Tablespoons olive oil
14 ounces canned refried black beans
1 pound chicken breast shredded
1 cup lowfat cheddar cheese shredded
1/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup red onion diced
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
12 cherry tomatoes chopped

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Brush both sides of the tortillas with oil and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 -10 minutes, or just until they start firming. Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
Flip the tortillas over and spread each one with refried beans and top with chicken and cheese. Return the tostadas to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 6 minutes or until the beans and chicken are heated through and the cheese is melted.
Top each tostada with a teaspoon of sour cream, diced onion, diced cherry tomato, cilantro.

Recipe Notes

Tuna Ceviche Cucumber Bites

July 11, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a way to beat the heat? Cucumbers provide a bright and refreshing twist to many recipes. Try these Tuna Ceviche Cucumber Bites for a light and refreshing snack this summer!

Tuna Ceviche Cucumber Bites

CourseAppetizers

Servings

4 servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)

Servings

4 servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)

Tuna Ceviche Cucumber Bites

CourseAppetizers

Servings

4 servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)

Servings

4 servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)

Ingredients

3 5 ounce cans Chunk Light Tuna canned in water, unsalted, drained
1/4 cup carrots shredded
1/4 cup cucumber chopped
1/4 cup red onion chopped
1/4 cup Tomato chopped
2 Tablespoons jalapeno chopped
2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
4 Tablespoons lime juice about 2 limes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium cucumber sliced evenly into 20 slices

Servings: servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)

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Instructions

Slice Cucumber evenly into 20 slices. Set aside.
To a large bowl, add tuna, carrots, chopped cucumber, red onion, tomato, jalapeno, and cilantro. Stir to combine evenly.
In a small bowl, add lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour lime juice mixture over tuna mixture and stir to combine.
Evenly divide the tuna ceviche on the sliced cucumbers.
Serve and portion of 5 bites and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Crispy Crab Taquitos

June 12, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Kid-friendly recipes do not have to be boring in the flavor department. Try out these Crispy Crab taquitos to add a crunch to your dinner-time routine.

Crispy Crab Taquitos

CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish

Servings

4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema

Servings

4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema

Crispy Crab Taquitos

CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish

Servings

4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema

Servings

4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema

Ingredients

Crema

Taquitos

8 ounces lump crab meat
15 ounces low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
1/4 Cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 Tablespoons cilantro
8 Yellow Corn Tortillas
cooking spray

Servings: 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema

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Instructions

Wash hands and clean cooking area.
Combine all ingredients for crema (non-fat Greek yogurt, chili powder, and garlic powder) in a small bowl and set aside
In a large mixing bowl combine crab meat, black beans, Greek yogurt, chili powder, and cilantro. Set aside.
Warm the tortillas by loosely wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds.
Place approximately ¼ cup of crab and bean mixture into center of a tortilla. Roll tightly, and place open side down. Repeat until you have run out of tortillas.
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
Spray taquitos with cooking spray and place open side down in air fryer. Cook five minutes, flip and cook another five minutes or until desired doneness is reached.

Recipe Notes

Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis

November 17, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Craving that homestyle taste but short on time? These Airfryer Chicken Fried Steak Bites can be ready in 10 minutes and have that comforting homestyle taste. Spice up these bites with the homemade seasoning mix!

Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis

CourseAppetizers, Main Dish

Servings

6 (3 steak bites per serving)

Servings

6 (3 steak bites per serving)

Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis

CourseAppetizers, Main Dish

Servings

6 (3 steak bites per serving)

Servings

6 (3 steak bites per serving)

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons parsley flakes
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon crushed red peppers
2 1/2 Tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound 95% lean ground beef
3/4 cup 1% Milk
2 large eggs
2 cups flour
2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Servings: (3 steak bites per serving)

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Instructions

Wash hands and clean the food prep area.
In one bowl, combine ingredients for homemade seasoning and put aside.
To prepare breading stations, set out 3 medium size bowls. In the first bowl, place flour and one-third of the homemade seasoning and mix. In the second bowl, whisk 2 eggs with milk. In the third bowl, lightly mix panko breadcrumbs with another one-third of the homemade seasoning mix.
Next, take the ground beef in a bowl and lightly mix the remaining one-third homemade seasoning mix into the beef. Take about 1 tablespoon size piece of beef and form into palm size square minis. Place in a bowl or on a plate until all are ready to coat.
To bread, first place steak minis in the flour bowl to coat, then place in egg bowl to dredge, and then place in breadcrumb bowl to cover the minis with breadcrumb mixture.
Continue the process until all steak minis are breaded.
Place steak minis in the air fryer basket in one even layer and air fry at 370 degrees for 10 minutes turning halfway.

Recipe Notes

Skillet Noodle Pie

November 9, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This Skillet Noodle Pie will quickly become a new family favorite. It has all the traditional flavors of a pot pie but comes together in a fraction of the time.

Skillet Noodle Pie

CourseMain Dish

Servings

8 1 1/2 cup servings

Servings

8 1 1/2 cup servings

Skillet Noodle Pie

CourseMain Dish

Servings

8 1 1/2 cup servings

Servings

8 1 1/2 cup servings

Ingredients

10 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon low sodium
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup skim milk
4 ounces fat free cream cheese
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 pound chicken breast diced and cooked (about 2 cups)

Servings: 1 1/2 cup servings

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Instructions

Start a large pot of water to boil. Once boiling add pasta and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
Add flour until combined and then add 1 cup of water, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, and black pepper
Once combined add milk and cream cheese. Stir to combine
Add mixed vegetables and cooked chicken, and stir to combine
Last add pasta to the chicken and vegetable mixture. Once everything is combined and hot it is ready to serve.

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