Saturday 5 August 2017

Chicken Pot Pie Quesadilla

A delicious blend of a traditional Mexican quesadilla and classic comfort food, chicken pot pie. Thank you PMc


1 cup rotisserie chicken, chopped or shredded
1½ cup cheese (use your favourite)
¾ cup Fresh Frozen Vegetables eg green bean, corn, carrot, peas
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon self-rising flour
¾ cup milk 
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil
6 inch flour tortillas 

  • Heat a shallow pan to med-high 
  • Melt butter then add flour.
  • Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. 
  • Slowly whisk in milk. 
  • Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute.
  • Add vegetables, chicken, salt and pepper. 
  • Reduce heat to low and heat through about 5 minutes. 
  • Stir occasionally. 
  • Mixture should begin to thicken.
  • Heat a saute pan to med-high, add oil.
  • Add one flour tortilla to pan. 
  • Top with approximately 2 tablespoon shredded cheese. 
  • Top cheese with approximately 3 tablespoons chicken mixture. 
  • Top with more cheese, about 2 tablespoon.
  • Place flour tortilla on top.
  • Grill 1 to 2 minutes per side or until tortilla is golden brown.
  • Using a pizza cutter, cut into wedges and serve warm.

Tuesday 1 August 2017

Tomatillo Ranch Chicken

This juicy chicken is flavorful and delicious after being marinated, cooked, and smothered in creamy tomatillo ranch dressing! Thank you Le Creme de la Crumb


1 cup mayo
½ cup buttermilk
1 package buttermilk ranch dressing mix
2½ teaspoons garlic
1 cup cilantro
3 tomatillos, husked and chopped
½ teaspoon lime juice
3-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts




  • Blend together mayo, buttermilk and next five ingredients. 
  • Pour 1 cup of dressing into a large ziplock back. 
  • Add chicken breasts. 
  • Seal and chill at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375. 
  • Discard marinade and place chicken breasts side by side in a shallow baking dish. 
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through. 
  • Top with additional dressing and serve with rice if desired.