Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

I received this recipe from the Garden Valley RS.  

CHICKEN ENCHILADA RICE CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
• 2 cups dry Basmati or Jasmine rice
• 2 cans (10 oz each) Enchilada sauce 
• 1 can (16 oz) refried beans 
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can mild diced green chilies and tomatoes
• 1 cup white cheddar, shredded
• 2 cup Monterey Jack or Colby cheese, shredded
• 1 can (11 oz) corn kernel
• optional:
• cilantro for garnish 
• tomato sauce
• 1 can of black olives cut up

Just throw in your crock pot or rice cooker for 30 - 60 mins

I just used the white rice setting on my rice cooker. I cooked my rice the day before but I think it would actually be better if you threw it in uncooked but you will need to add more liquid. Probably 3 cups water, chicken broth or tomato sauce.

I liked it topped with sour cream and served with tortilla chips!

Make it your own- add in whatever you like!

Sopaipillas

Sopaipillas
Combine:
1 c. flour
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
Cut in:
1 T. shortening
Gradually add:
1/3 c. warm water
Toss with a fork to form a loose ball of crumbly dough.  Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 3 minutes or until smooth.  Cover & let rest for 10 minutes.  Cut into 12 circles or squares.  Fry in 2 inches of oil heated to 375.  Serve warm drizzled with honey or dusted with powdered sugar.

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Mexican Casserole

Mexican Casserole

1 bag Nacho Doritos, crushed.
2 c. shredded chicken
2 c. shredded cheese (DIVIDED IN HALF)
1 Can Cream of chicken soup
1 Can ro'tel tomatoes
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. milk
2 T. taco seasoning 

Spray a 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.
Crush the Doritos and set aside.   Mix together all the remaining ingredients EXCEPT FOR HALF THE CHEESE.
Layer half the Doritos (about 2 cups) on the bottom of sprayed casserole, then spread half the chicken mixture, the remainder of the Doritos, and the rest of the chicken mixture. Top with the remaining 1 c. cheese.
Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 35 minutes.

Double the recipe and cook it in a 9x13 pan for 45 minutes.

Chocolate Fondue....healthy version..

Laureen Raff was telling me about her fondue recipe.   I have adapted it to use honey instead of maple syrup like she uses.

Chocolate Fondue....the healthy way!!
1 c. coconut oil, melted
1/3 c. raw honey, melted
1 t. vanilla extract
dash of salt
2 to 4 T. Cocoa (to taste)
Place coconut oil in glass bowl and melt in warm water bath or warm setting on oven.  Do the same for the honey.  Then combine all the ingredients together in blender or bowl & mix well.  Pour into crockpot set on warm or low.  Great for dipping all kinds of things....strawberries, bananas, apples, pineapple, pretzels, cake, marshmallows, & more

Can also dip strawberries and freeze for 20 minutes to harden.  or  pour into molds and made into chocolate bars.