Friday, June 3, 2011

Grilled Tuscan Chicken Tacos

Wow, the flavors of this taco shocked me. I loved the taste of the grilled chicken strips and the artichoke hearts were not something I am used to seeing in a taco but they fit perfectly with the other seasonings. The only thing we hated about this meal was the flour tortillas. They tasted disgusting but that had nothing to do with the recipe itself just the brand of shell we chose.

This meal is also great because of the amount of time it takes to prepare. I love making meals that are true to the 30 minutes or less. This meal took no time at all which made it another keeper in my book because after working all day sometimes I just want a fast and easy meal for dinner.


Recipe

2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 12 ounces total)
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh button mushrooms
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
2 tablespoons snipped dried tomatoes (not-oil packed)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup dry white wine
3 to 4 tablespoons bottled Caesar salad dressing
8 (7 to 8 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1) Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil; sprinkle with lemon-pepper seasoning. For a charcoal grill, grill chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170°F), turning once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place chicken on grill rack over heat. Cover; grill as above.) Cut chicken into thin strips. Cover; keep warm.

2) Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook about 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally. Carefully add wine. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 8 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.

3) Spread salad dressing over half of each tortilla. Top with chicken strips and mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold other tortilla half over filling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Yields: 8 tacos

Source: BHG

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