Mexican Archives - Alida's Kitchen

Poblano Chicken Tostada Salad

April 26, 2016 ·

Poblano Chicken Tostada Salad is a healthy entree salad made with chicken, poblano peppers, onion and spices, served over a bed of salad greens on top of a cheesy, crisp corn tortilla. This is easy to make, great for a weeknight!

This Poblano Chicken Tostada Salad is inspired by the Chopped At Home challenge with Sargento® Cheese.

For this challenge, at-home cooks are asked to get creative in the kitchen with your best dish, that must include the following ingredients:

Sargento® 4 Cheese Mexican Blend
Corn tortillas
Poblano peppers
Chicken thighs

The dish may contain other ingredients, but the above must be the focus. Needless to say, I was very excited to see the contents of this virtual chopped basket. Creating a Mexican-inspired dish using some of my favorite ingredients would be a fun challenge!…

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, salad Tagged With: cheese, dinner, easy, Mexican, pepper, poblano, quick, vegetable

Cheesy Beef Taco Lasagna

February 16, 2016 ·

Cheesy Beef Taco Lasagna puts a Mexican twist on an Italian classic, creating a fun, delicious cheesy dinner the whole family will love! Thank you to Hunt’s Tomatoes for sponsoring this post.

Two of my favorite types of cuisines are Italian and Mexican. I am not a purist by any means and often enjoy them in nontraditional ways (such as these Mexican Quinoa Bites). When I saw this Cheesy Beef Lasagna recipe, a tasty-looking Italian-inspired recipe, I could not wait to put a Mexican spin on the recipe to create Cheesy Beef Taco Lasagna!…

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: #HuntsAtHome, beef, cheese, dinner, easy, entertaining, make ahead, Mexican, noads, pasta, tomatoes

Slow Cooker Beer Chicken Fajitas

January 15, 2016 ·

For an easy recipe for game day, try Slow Cooker Beer Chicken Fajitas made with a seasoned beer-lime marinade and served in mini soft tortilla boats and topped with a yogurt-avocado cream.

Whether it is homegating with family or hosting a big game day party, easy recipes made in a slow cooker are a lifesaver for preparing party food. This recipe for Slow Cooker Beer Chicken Fajitas is as easy as they come, makes plenty for a crowd and becomes an instant fan favorite! …

Filed Under: Recipes, Slow Cooker Tagged With: chicken, dinner, easy, entertaining, fajitas, Mexican, noads, pepper

Mexican Quinoa Bites

January 11, 2016 ·

Mexican Quinoa Bites are healthy, cheesy bite-sized mini mac and cheese muffins made with quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and other southwestern flavors. {vegetarian, gluten free} Thank you to Hunt’s Tomatoes for sponsoring this post.

With the big game just around the corner, while I am not necessarily a football fan, I am definitely a football food fan! Since this is also a time of year when people are looking to eat a little healthier, I am even more inspired to create fun tasty recipes with a healthier twist. Quinoa bites are always my most requested recipes for parties, such as these Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites, Jalapeno Popper Quinoa Bites, Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites and Pizza Quinoa Bites. Time to add Mexican Quinoa Bites to the list…they’re so good! …

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #HuntsAtHome, black beans, cheese, diced tomatoes, dinner, easy, entertaining, Mexican, muffins, noads, quinoa, tomatoes, vegetable

Mexican Quinoa Skillet

February 15, 2015 ·

Mexican Quinoa Skillet is an easy, one-pot meal using common pantry ingredients, made in less than 30 minutes. {vegan, gluten free} Thank you to CansGetYouCooking.com through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network for sponsoring this post.

Move over frozen pizza, pasta and take-out! We have a new easy weeknight dinner solution that is delicious, quick to make and healthy too. This Mexican Quinoa Skillet has become my new go-to dinner for busy nights,…or lunches or any time really, because it’s just so good and my kids love it!…

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, corn, dinner, easy, Mexican, quick, quinoa, tomatoes

Lighter Chipotle Beef Tacos #SundaySupper #ChooseDreams

June 22, 2014 ·

Lighter Chipotle Beef Tacos are an easy recipe for a healthier beef taco. {Gluten Free}

Back when Mike and I were first married, I tried to cook dinner every night. At the time, I was still working and often ended up at the office much later than he was. He could tell how tired I was after working 10+ hour days and wanted to help with dinner. He has always made a mean frozen pizza and used to cook a lot during his bachelor days. He told me he used to make tacos all of the time – meat plus a seasoning kit. Oy! I was excited for tacos, but my first thought was…where are the vegetables? He is very good at following a recipe, so we decided that I needed to come up with a healthier beef taco recipe that is easy to make….

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: beef, easy, Mexican, quick, sundaysupper, tacos

Quick and Easy Salsa Chicken #WeekdaySupper #FamilyDinnerTable

November 12, 2013 ·

From busy weeknights to inexperienced cooks and everything in between, Quick and Easy Salsa Chicken is a simple yet tasty recipe that everybody needs to have in their recipe box.

Quick and Easy Salsa Chicken is a great choice for when you’re looking to make something fast that is healthy too. It can be made in less than 15 minutes, and this recipe is very hands off, just put everything in the pan and cook. Cutting the chicken into bite-size pieces inevitably speeds up the cooking process for the chicken. While I listed the measurements for what I used in the recipe below, this recipe is very flexible and these amounts are not strict. Just make sure the salsa covers your chicken and you’re good to go!…

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, dinner, easy, Mexican, quick, salsa, spicy

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Chicken Fajita Pasta | quick family meals

October 29, 2013 ·

Chicken Fajita Pasta is a healthy and quick family meal made delicious using a Kraft Recipe Makers meal kit!

After a long day of juggling two kids, their activities, naps (or no naps), the big question is ‘what’s for dinner tonight?’ While we often have big ideas of recipes to try, what we really end up needing is a quick, easy meal. We want something healthy too. This Chicken Fajita Pasta is just that – healthy, easy and delicious! It is made with fresh chicken, vegetables, cheese and a delicious sauce, which is actually my new secret weapon. This little secret of mine is Kraft Recipe Makers!

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Filed Under: Admin, cbias, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: #kraftrecipemakers, chicken, dinner, easy, Mexican, quick, vegetable

Three Bean Vegetarian Chili from Alida's Kitchen

Three Bean Vegetarian Chili #WeekdaySupper

October 21, 2013 ·

Three Bean Vegetarian Chili is so good, carnivores will not miss the meat! This healthy chili takes only 30 minutes to make, and leftovers reheat well. {vegan, gluten free}

Three Bean Vegetarian Chili, also known as “Veg Head” Chili, is one of our favorite recipes to make during the cooler months. This chili is hearty enough to satisfy meat eaters and vegetarians (and vegans!) alike…due to the addition of the third bean ~ refried beans! The refried beans are an unexpected addition that thickens the chili perfectly and gives it a the nice hearty texture. Combined with the other beans and all of the vegetables and spices, this chili has quickly become a family favorite….

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, main dishes, Recipes, soup, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: beans, black beans, chili, dinner, entertaining, jalapeno, lunch, Mexican, peppers, spicy, vegetable

Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese

June 8, 2012 ·

Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese is a delicious, cheesy, veggie-filled baked pasta with a Mexican twist. It is made with three different cheeses (yum!) and lots of vegetables (yum!). The chipotle chiles add a nice smokiness and spice which, along with the chili powder, balance nicely with the tomatoes and cheeses. Black beans give a protein and fiber boost while adding a nice color contrast to the rest of the dish. A traditional breadcrumb topping is sprinkled over the top before baking.

Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese is very easy to prepare and the result is no ordinary mac ‘n cheese, that’s for sure. This recipe makes plenty, and the leftovers heat up nicely for lunches the next day.

Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese

Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups dry whole wheat elbow macaroni (or other short pasta)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
1 (14½ ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, including juices
1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from can of chipotle chiles)
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
1 cup skim milk
¼ cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Cooking spray
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting fat and salt.
In a large pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chiles, onion, and bell pepper, and cook 4 minutes, or until onion is tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant, stirring frequently.
Sprinkle with flour and chili powder, and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to medium and add tomatoes. Cook for 3 minutes, or until mixture is thickened.
Add adobo sauce, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan and egg, stirring until combined and cheese is melted. Add cooked pasta and black beans, stirring until combined.
Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Pour pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Adapted from Cooking Light