Look- my first official off-topic campfire that I didn't have to get approval for! I need to put this in my scrapbook.
So here in the Bluegrass we've had yet another day with temps in the 90's, heat index even higher. It is too hot to come home and sweat over the stove while making dinner.
Campers, give me some ideas for quick and easy meals. Bonus points if they only involve one or two pans. Here's my contribution:
Mexican Chicken Melt
1 lb chicken (breasts, tenderloins, whatever floats your boat)
1 jar of salsa
1 to 2 cups shredded cheese- Mexican blend
1/2 cup taco sauce
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Slice chicken into chunks or thin strips. Sautee in oil and seasoning until brown. I prefer olive oil and minced garlic, sometimes I also add fajita seasoning or chili powder. (hint- don't use a lot of oil.)
Dump chicken into an over-safe baking dish. Pour can of salsa all over it. Sprinkle cheese over top, however much you prefer. Pour taco sauce over the cheese. Bake 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve.
Voila, you've only used two pans and weren't stuck slaving over the stove for an hour. I like to put the finished product in a tortilla and roll it up like a burrito with more taco sauce and cheese on top. It's also good with a side of mexican rice.
I'm tired of cooking the same things over and over...although these orange glazed pork chops are the bomb and I could eat them every night....so share your favorite easy-peasy recipes with me!