Since moving from Phoenix, we have picked up a few new dinner ideas. One from my mom, one from Aunt Denice, and one from Aunt Irenie. Upon moving to Boise, I started making these three meals for dinner, and it left me wondering what we ever had for dinner in Phoenix. ( I'm thinking we had lots of things like kraft mac, and frozen pizzas-two things I could live the rest of my life without...) Especially in the last month or so we were there, I remember things like cold cereal and ice cream. I've decided to write posts about these new-to-our family meals, and share them with you. If you have any other new ideas for us, we would love to hear them!
The first dish I will feature is one that my mom made for us, one of the first nights we were back. We like to call them Chicken Fajitas. I love this dish, because it allows so much creative freedom. You can use whatever you want, and however much of it that you want! It might not be the same every time, but it always tastes yummy.
Here is what you need:
These ingredients are based on the portions for Brandon and I (we always have a little leftover)
1/2 can black beans
1.5-2 chicken breasts
1/2 onion, chopped
1 cup frozen sweet corn
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
Seasoning of some kind ( we like to use McCormick's Grill Mates Montreal Chicken)
Tortillas
Cheese
Start by dicing your chicken, toss with 1 Tbsp of oil and seasonings, set aside to marinate.
Then chop your onions (any way you like them) and toss with the other Tbsp of oil.
Sauté them until they are soft and starting to brown.
Add your chicken, cook until chicken pieces are at least 165 degrees.
Add the black beans and corn, and heat until warm.
Serve in a tortilla with sour cream, cheese, lettuce, salsa-and whatever else you might want!
I asked Brandon to share his Taco Bell skills in burrito rolling:
First take two sides and bring them to the middle, narrow at one end and wide at the other.
Pinch the sides down and fold the narrow end toward the wide end.
Press the narrow end in and pull toward you
Fold the outside ends toward the middle and roll!
Et Voila! (Brandon taught me this before we were married, and I still haven't mastered it-so don't feel bad if you don't get it right the first time.)
I hope you enjoy, if you try it let me know how it worked, and don't forget to share one of your favorites!
