Do you ever come home and are just SO tired that you barely feel like making dinner for your family? Trust me, I definitely know that feeling. At the same time, though, I don't necessarily want to go out and buy a pizza because that's boring and, well, not exactly healthy. That's why I was SO excited to read Buzzfeed's "23 Easy Meals to Make With Store-Bought Roast Chicken."
When I went through the list, I realized that there are some GREAT easy Latin dinners made from store-bought roasted chicken that I just know my family will absolutely LOVE. All the classics are there: chicken tostadas, chicken tortilla soup, black beans and rice with chicken, a white chicken chili (perfect for cold weather) and even a diet-friendly kale, chicken and quinoa salad. Yum!
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Chicken Tostadas with Baked Tortillas
Ingredients:
4 corn tortillas
3/4 cup white cheddar cheese
2 cups of shredded chicken
1/2 cup store bought or homemade green salsa verde
2 handfuls of chopped cilantro
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
3/4 cup shredded cabbage
white onion, chopped
greek yogurt (optional)
avocado (optional)
Get the full recipe directions from Le Fork.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients:
2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1-1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 cup Diced Onion
1/4 cup Diced Green Bell Pepper
1/4 cup Red Bell Pepper
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 can (10 Oz. Can) Rotel Tomatoes And Green Chilies
32 ounces, fluid Low Sodium Chicken Stock
3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
4 cups Hot Water
2 cans (15 Oz. Can) Black Beans, Drained
3 Tablespoons Cornmeal Or Masa5 whole Corn Tortillas, Cut Into Uniform Strips Around 2 To 3 Inches
Get the full recipe directions from Pioneer Woman Cooks.
Black Beans and Rice with Chicken and Apple Salsa
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped peeled Granny Smith apple
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion, divided
1 teaspoon (or more) fresh lime juice
1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups cooked brown or white rice
1 2–3-pound rotisserie chicken, skin discarded and meat shredded
4–6 lime wedges
Get the full recipe directions from Bon Appetit.
White Chicken Chili
Ingredients:
1 rotisserie chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans chopped green chilis
2 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce, pureed
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cups chicken broth
3 cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup warmed, whole milk
2 tablespoons masa harina (corn flour) or fine cornmeal
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and fresh cilantro for garnish
Get the full recipe directions from Sticky Goey Creamy Chewy.
Kale, Chicken & Quinoa Salad with Mint-Yogurt Dressing
Ingredients:
1 bunch Lacinato Kale (about 12 ounces)
1 lemon, halved
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken, shredded into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked garbanzo beans
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 pint (about 8 ounces) cherry, grape, or sweet 100s tomatoes, halved
4 Persian cucumbers, small dice
2 to 3 ounces crumbled feta
Get the full recipe directions from Aida Mollenkamp.
