Cuisine: Chilis
Tortilla Soup
WARNING: This is gonna be hot!
There are hundreds of recipes for tortilla soup. I found on in the Los Angeles Times years ago and have been making ever since. The first time I made this soup, I made a very big mistake. Instead of putting one chipotle chile packed in adobo sauce, I put the whole 4 ounce can of chiles in! This is REALLY not a good idea. We manage to eat it anyway…. I won’t go into details!
The reason that I like this recipe is that it is not roux* based, which makes it lower in fat. When I open a can of chipotle chiles packed in adobo sauce, I put one in the recipe. The rest I wrap individually in plastic wrap and put them in a zip-lock bag and freeze them for the next time I make soup.
*Roux is a cooked mixture of flour and a cooking fat, like butter, that is used to thicken sauces and gravies.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Serving
Creamy, Cheesy Chipotle Chicken
A chipotle is a smoke-dried jalapeño. You can buy chipotles in a can with adobo sauce, which has chipotles that are stewed in a sauce with tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, salt, and spices. The first time I made tortilla soup, I used a whole can of chipotles! The recipe called for one canned chipotle. Let's just say it was smoking hot soup!!!
This Creamy, Cheesy Chipotle Chicken has a great smoky flavor and is cheesy and comforting. It's easy to make and perfect for a dinner after a busy day.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Green Chile Frito Pie
Frito pie is traditionally chili meat, cheese poured into a snack-sized sack of Frito chips cut open sideways. This recipe is more of a bowl. I had it at the Plaza Café in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was probably one of the best things I eaten in a long time. I have always been a fan of green Hatch chilies. This Green Chili Frito Pie was so good and VERY spicy, just they way I like it!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 15 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
These Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas do not have a can of soup in it! You make a roux with chicken broth. It's creamy and so delicious!
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Green Chile Rice and Chicken Skillet Dinner
This Green Chile Rice and Chicken Skillet Dinner is all done in one pan, which makes clean up a breeze. It's also delicious!
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Tomato & Green Chili Quesadillas
There is nothing better than a grilled quesadilla. These Tomato & Green Chili Quesadillas are filled with gooey melted cheese, tomatoes and spicy green chilis. It's one of my favorite things to have for lunch.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Green Chili and Chicken Lasagna
This Green Chili and Chicken Lasagna is subtly spicy, cheesy and creamy. I used a rotisserie chicken for this dish. You can make it ahead and bake it later.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 10 - 12 Servings
Mussels with Smoked Chilli and Garlic Butter
These Mussels with Smoked Chilli and Garlic Butter are so delicious and easy to prepare. Note - Mussels that do not close when tapped are dead and should be tossed out.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
These Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas have much less fat than most enchiladas. This recipe uses hot chicken broth rather than oil to soften the tortillas.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 5 Servings
Shishito Peppers
Japanese Shishito are glossy, green peppers, about 3 inches in length, that are great finger foods, snacks or appetizers.
