Running Mama Cooks

After seeing this recipe in several blogs lately, I put it on my to do list. It looked easy, not terribly bad for you, and really delicious. I was definitely wondering if it would live up to all the hype. After seeing rave reviews on one of my favorite blogs, I finally picked up all the ingredients.

It was definitely a good meal. And I can tell its one of those "even better when reheated" dishes!

Creamy Taco Mac
Adapted from Delish by way of Lauren's Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 lbs ground turkey breast
1/2 onion, chopped
8 oz dry pasta + 1 cup reserved pasta water (I used medium shells)
1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
4 Tbsp mild taco seasoning
4 oz reduced fat cream cheese
1/2 cup lite sour cream
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup reduced fat Mexican blend cheese
salt & pepper

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta per directions. Reserve one cup of pasta water.

Over medium heat, brown ground turkey until no longer pink. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Allow to simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Add cooked pasta, reserved water, cream cheese, sour cream and corn. Give it a good stir until cheeses are melty and incorporated. Simmer over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt & pepper, as desired. Top off with mexican cheese for extra cheesy goodness.

ZACH'S RATING - **** 1/2

Our friends Leslie and Ryan came over last night for dinner (and so Ryan could graciously rescue our computer from crazy viruses) so I decided to make Lime Chicken Tacos to go with the White Bean Chicken Chili Leslie brought over.

I am sure I got this recipe from the NJ Nestie board, but I couldn't for the life of me find the link. I've changed it around a bit the few times that I've made it and its always delicious.

I spray my crockpot with cooking spray and add in 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts. Then I mix about a 1/3 cup lime juice with a generous tbs of chili powder and pour it over the chicken. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.

Once the chicken is cooked, I shred it in the crockpot, I mix in a little more chili powder and some cumin. Then I add a sliced green pepper, sliced onion and a cup of frozen corn. Let it cook for 1-2 more hours and its done!

I served it with flour tortillas, some shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa and chopped tomatoes.

Here's our whole Southwestern Spread!