Monday, March 23, 2009

Menu Planning Monday

I forgot to post my menu last week...but I did have it planned out! :) Here's the plan for this week (sometimes I switch it around or change things but at least I have a plan.)


Monday- Turkey and gravy in the crock pot (leftover frozen turkey breast with a can of turkey gravy, cream of mushroom soup and some poultry seasoning), mashed potatoes, garlic peas
Tuesday- BBQ pork (crock pot) sandwiches, baked homemade fries, salad
Wednesday-Crockpot lasagna, breadsticks
Thursday- Tacos with crock pot taco chicken, Mexican rice (see recipe below)
Friday-Lentil Stew (have had it on the menu for a couple of weeks but I keep changing it!), garlic muffins (I leave out the onion)
Saturday-Crock pot easy roast(soooo easy...a roast or stew meat, can of diced tomatoes and a package of dry onion soup mix cooked all day on low), baked potatoes, cheesy broccoli casserole
Sunday- Green chili chicken casserole (see below) and corn

Recipes:

Green chicken chili casserole - I can't remember where this came from!
1 can mild green enchilada sauce
1-2 cans chopped green chiles
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup fat-free sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 (10 1/2-ounce) can condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (I might use less)
6 (6-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350ยบ.
Combine everything except tortillas and cheese in a large saucepan, stirring with a whisk.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. (I might have sauteed the onions first...I can't remember but I think I will do it next time!)
Remove from heat.
Spread 1 cup soup mixture in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Arrange 3 tortillas over the soup mixture and top with 1/2 cup cheese.Repeat layers, ending with the cheese.
Spread remaining soup mixture over cheese.
Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Mexican Rice
1 cup long grain white rice
Minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
Chopped onion & bell pepper (however much you like)
2 ½ cups water or chicken broth
½ can diced tomatoes
½ small can tomato sauce
½ tsp sugar
¼ tsp chili powder
1 tsp Cumin
Directions: Brown rice in a little olive oil. Add garlic, onion and bell pepper. Add water, tomatoes, tomato sauce and spices(I don't usually measure those and sometimes I add other things like dried cilantro or fajita seasoning). Bring to a boil, turn down to simmer, cover and cook for 20-30 minutes without stirring or lifting lid.

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6 comments:

  1. would you just come to my house weekly and make my dinners!???!???

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  2. Yah, what Tricia said!!! Would you mind sharing your crockpot Lasagna recipe?

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  3. Your menu looks so good. Hope you're able to eat now!

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  4. I guess I should have looked before I asked for the recipe - this sounds super yummy!!! I am going to try these in a few weeks!! :)

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  5. Oh Stacey....I love your weekly menus! I have gotten so bored and stuck with dinners...I need some fresh ideas and your meals sound wonderful!

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