Kittencals Enchilada Stack Food

KITTENCAL'S RED ENCHILADA OR TACO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add in onion, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, chili powder and cumin and saute for 3 minutes.
• Add in fresh garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add in salsa, tomato sauce and beef broth or water; mix with a spoon to combine.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered stirring occasionally for 30-40 minutes or until reduced slightly.
• Adjust all spices to taste then season with seasoned salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix in sour cream if using and heat through (do not allow to boil).
• OPTIONAL: you may cool the mixture then process on a food processor or a blender for a smoother texture.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA STACKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a round baking dish with cooking spray.
• Combine chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chile peppers, onion, and taco seasoning in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Lay 1 tortilla in the prepared baking dish. Top with 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture; cover with some Cheddar cheese. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until heated through, about 30 minutes.

KITTENCAL'S ENCHILADA STACK

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
• Grease a round 10-inch baking dish (I use a 9 or 10-inch round cake pan or a pie plate).
• Cook ground beef or turkey with the onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapeno peppers (if using) until crumbly and cooked through; drain off the fat.
• Mix in the taco seasoning mix; cook stirring 2 minutes.
• Add in salsa; mix to combine and simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• To assemble; place 1 tortilla in the bottom of the pan then sprinkle 1/3 of the ground beef mixture over the tortilla, then dollup 1/3 the sour cream over the ground beef then carefully spread out using back of a spoon or a knife.
• Sprinkle 1/3 the chilies over the sour cream, then 1/3 of the shredded cheddar cheese.
• Repeat two more times (you should have used 3 tortillas) ending up with the cheese on the top.
• Cover loosley with foil (making certain not to allow the foil to touch the cheese or the cheese will stick to the foil).
• Bake for about 1 hour.

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl toss together chicken with celery, onions and cranberries.
• In another bowl mix all dressing ingredients until well blended; add to the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
• Cover and chill for a minumum of 4-24 hours.
• Just before serving mix in grape halves then season with black pepper.
• POACHING CHICKEN-------.
• Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan.
• Cover with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt (and 1 bay leaf optional) bring to a simmer.
• Lightly simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit in the water for about 10 minutes.
• Cool and chop.

STACKED ENCHILADA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute pepper in oil for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes longer or until pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in the chicken, beans and onions; heat through. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine enchilada and picante sauces. Coat both sides of one tortilla with sauce mixture; place in a greased 9-in. pie plate. Top with a third of the chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining tortilla, sauce and cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until heated through. Remove to a serving plate and cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream and lettuce if desired.

CROCK POT ENCHILADA STACK

Steps:

• Cut stew meat into very small pieces and brown meat and onion in skillet.
• Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
• In crock pot, place two pieces of foil folded to create a "dish". One six inch wide strip one way and another the other direction works well for me.
• Ladle a small amount of filling onto foil, and place a tortilla on the top and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers ending with last of the filling. There should be about 6 layers.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or til meat is tender.
• Pull bottom layer of foil out of cooker and place on a serving platter, spoon any remaining contents over top.
• Cut into wedges to serve. Add tomatoes, lettuce and sour cream if desired.