Tex-Mex Macaroni Casserole

McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix is a simple way to add flavor to this family favorite casserole. Stir in sour cream for a milder flavor.

Makes 8 (1-cup) servings.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 package McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix (I buy Taco Seasoning in bulk at Sam's Club)
2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Brown beef and onion in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat.
2. Stir in Seasoning Mix, water, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and corn. Bring to boil. Add pasta. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Sprinkle with cheese, cover. Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

BTW, I used organic canned tomatoes and grass fed beef which is very lean.

Ingredients

From the McCormick's website:http://www.mccormick.com/Recipes/Casseroles/Tex-Mex-Macaroni-Casserole.aspx

Garlic and Herb Lemon Chicken

A simple pan sauce of chicken broth and lemon juice for boneless chicken breasts makes this quick and easy recipe perfect for weeknight meals.


VERDICT: Great recipe, easy and very yummy. I added in white rice and fresh mushrooms for sides.

Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Salt Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 pound thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast halves (I used 4 breasts)
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1. Mix flour and Seasoning in shallow dish. Reserve 1 tablespoon seasoned flour. Moisten chicken lightly with water. Coat evenly with remaining seasoned flour.

2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Cook half of the chicken pieces 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining chicken, adding additional oil if necessary. Remove chicken from skillet.

3. Mix broth, lemon juice and reserved seasoned flour. Add to skillet. Bring to boil, stirring to release browned bits in bottom of skillet. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Return chicken to skillet; cook until heated through. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with cooked pasta or rice, if desired.

per serving:
Calories: 234, Fat: 10 g, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Cholesterol: 73 mg, Sodium: 208 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 28 g - Weight Watcher points 5 (chicken with seasoning only)

Mexican Lasagna

My family loves anything Mexican.  This was a great taco like recipe. 

Ingredients:

8 flour tortillas
1 pound hamburger meat
Taco seasoning
1 can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
Cheese
Salsa

Directions:

2 - 9" round plans
Preheat to 350 degrees

Brown meat, once browned drain, then add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Simmer. Spray the bottom of each pan with Pam. Add a tortilla to the bottom of each pan. Spread meat mixture over the tortilla, sprinkle cheese, add tortilla, repeat. The top tortilla only has cheese and salsa on top, no meat.
Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.