Chicken & Black Bean Tacos

4 boneless chicken breast
chili powder
cumin
oregano
2 cloves garlic, chopped
small onion, finely chopped
2 28 oz cans of rinsed black beans
2 cans green chilis
1/2 c chicken broth

• Coat chicken breasts with spices.
• Dump everything in a crock pot.
• Cook on high for 2 hours, or low for 4 hours.
• Break apart chicken into chunks.
  
• Serve on flour tortillas (HEB brand is the best).
  
• Serves 8.
  

Black Bean Tacos

28 oz can black beans
8 oz water
1/2 large red onion
4 oz monterey jack cheese
12 oz cheddar cheese
1 c half-n-half
olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt
pepper
cumin
lime juice
corn tortillas

• Heat olive oil on medium-high in large sauce pan
• Add 1/2 red onion & cook 2 minutes to caramelize
  
• Add garlic & stir for about 15 seconds
• Add beans & 4 oz water
• Stir & let beans heat for a couple of minutes & reduce to a simmer
• Add salt, pepper, cumin & lime juice (amounts up to you)
• Place lid over beans & let simmer.

Cheese Mixture

• In a pot over medium-high heat add half-n-half
• Once heated, SLOWLY add cheeses a little at a time, stirring until melted

• *Serves 4
• Make cheese sauce last & serve immediately because it will dry up if left waiting.
• Layer black beans & sauce. Add some tomatoes & avocado if you like!
  

Tomato & Spinach Pasta Toss

2 c penne pasta (7 oz) uncooked
1/2 lb ground hot or mild Italian sausage
1 pkg (6 oz) baby spinach leaves (7 c)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano, undrained
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
  
• Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large deep skillet on medium heat until cooked, stirring occasionally. Drain.
• Add spinach, tomatoes (with juice) & cook 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat & cover to keep warm.
• Drain pasta & place in large bowl.
  
• Add meat mixture & cheeses. Mix lightly.
• Makes 6 servings (1 c each).
  

Stuffed Mushrooms

24 large fresh mushrooms
8 oz spreadable chive & onion cream cheese
4 oz blue cheese
4 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 c bacon bits

• Mix all ingredients & stuff into mushrooms
• Bake at 375 for 18-22 minutes