WFD

peanutsmom45 · August 2011

Is anyone around today? I have to go grocery shopping on my way home and I can't think of anything to make for dinner, I am in a dinner rut. Anyone have any quick easy meal that I could make tonight. I am up for almost anything except seafood and pork.

vw2181 · August 2011

I finally have a moment to post!

We're having chicken tacos with some pulled chicken I made a while ago and froze. I haven't done this before so I'm hoping it turns out. I'm also hoping that I have taco seasoning in the pantry...

peanutsmom45 · August 2011

Maybe I will make chicken taco's tonight... I have never had them. I wonder would I just bake or grill the chicken and then shred it? The only time I shred chicken is after it's been in the crockpot all day.

leeshab1982 · August 2011

When I make chicken tacos, I just cut a raw breast into strips and then cook it on the stove with taco seasoning. I am weird and prefer strips or chunks of chicken (think fajitas) instead of shredded chicken. I have heard of boiling the breasts to shred them, too.

jennic22 · August 2011

I would tend to boil the chicken before shreading. No particular reason I can think of, but that's what I'd do.

Tonight we're boring & I'm just making a large salad w/ chicken on top.

mardoll10 · August 2011

Do you like brussel sprouts? This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious!

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Fettuccine-with-Brussels-Sprouts-and-Pine-Nuts-240591

(We are probably having leftovers tonight, so I'm no help there.)

peanutsmom45 · August 2011

jennic22:

I would tend to boil the chicken before shreading. No particular reason I can think of, but that's what I'd do.

So I must know nothing about cooking, do you just put the chicken breast in a pot of boiling water? Should I add anything to the pot?

peanutsmom45 · August 2011

mardoll10:

Do you like brussel sprouts? This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious!

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Fettuccine-with-Brussels-Sprouts-and-Pine-Nuts-240591

(We are probably having leftovers tonight, so I'm no help there.)

Love brussel sprouts!!! I am printing this one out for us to try!

vw2181 · August 2011

peanutsmom45:
jennic22:

I would tend to boil the chicken before shreading. No particular reason I can think of, but that's what I'd do.

So I must know nothing about cooking, do you just put the chicken breast in a pot of boiling water? Should I add anything to the pot?

I boiled the chicken breats when I did it. I had never done it before and was so nervous! LOL

I just put the chicken in a pot, covered it with water, and placed it on the stove. They were really thick chicken breasts, so it probably took 15-20 minutes. I just kept taking one out and cutting it to see if it was done yet. I think I added more water at one point too.

When they were done, I took them out of the pot, dried them off, and left them on a plate to cool. Then I just used a fork and/or my fingers to shred it. By far one of the weirdest things I've ever done, but it works. I then froze them in 1-2 cup portions.

So far I've only used it to make quesadillas. I didn't use any special seasoning on them, but I do mix salsa with the chicken when I make quesadillas. So much better than using canned chicken like I had been! I also plan to use it in pasta and tacos like tonight. I'm just going to make the tacos like I would if I was making them with beef. I'll mix the chicken and the seasoning (and water I believe?) in a pan and let it heat up.

HTH!

peanutsmom45 · August 2011

vw2181:
peanutsmom45:
jennic22:

I would tend to boil the chicken before shreading. No particular reason I can think of, but that's what I'd do.

So I must know nothing about cooking, do you just put the chicken breast in a pot of boiling water? Should I add anything to the pot?

I boiled the chicken breats when I did it. I had never done it before and was so nervous! LOL

I just put the chicken in a pot, covered it with water, and placed it on the stove. They were really thick chicken breasts, so it probably took 15-20 minutes. I just kept taking one out and cutting it to see if it was done yet. I think I added more water at one point too.

When they were done, I took them out of the pot, dried them off, and left them on a plate to cool. Then I just used a fork and/or my fingers to shred it. By far one of the weirdest things I've ever done, but it works. I then froze them in 1-2 cup portions.

So far I've only used it to make quesadillas. I didn't use any special seasoning on them, but I do mix salsa with the chicken when I make quesadillas. So much better than using canned chicken like I had been! I also plan to use it in pasta and tacos like tonight. I'm just going to make the tacos like I would if I was making them with beef. I'll mix the chicken and the seasoning (and water I believe?) in a pan and let it heat up.

HTH!