Monday, July 28, 2008

Amazing Dinner

So it's weird, growing up I hated cooking. I somehow always got my little sister to do it for me. You know the old trick. You put on your best puppy dog eyes and you say "but you make it so much better than I do." Even though it was usually something like chicken noodle soup or Raman Noodles it still got the job done. Karma must be a real thing because now Chris gives me the same look and says the exact same thing, and even though I invented this trick, it still works on me. lol. Anyway back to what I was saying. So since I've been married I actually enjoy cooking. I'd like to think I'm pretty decent...but it's just in my own mind and Chris doesn't dispute it.
So I'm always looking for good recipes and my mom kind of invented this one and it's become the new favorite in our house. I should have taken a picture to post on here...maybe next time. Anyway, it's really yummy, colorful and actually good for you. Oh and the best part it takes 15 minutes. It's kind of a throw together what you want recipe, but I thought I'd share it with you so you all can enjoy it to! I call it:
Mom's Chicken Tortellini ( I know, super creative)

What you need:
2 chicken breasts
1-2 cups spinach (de-stemmed)
1-2 Roma tomatoes
1-3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup red onion (cut up)
1 pkg Tri-colored Tortellini with Cheese (Macey's, frozen section)
1/3 cup Olive oil
1/4 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
Basil, Oregano, Salt and Pepper
Any vegetable you like (zucchini is really good in this)

Grill the chicken and when done cut into 1" cubes. While the chicken is cooking de-stem the spinach. Dice the tomatoes into small pieces. Chop the garlic up as small as you can, or use a garlic press. (I have one of those chopper things that I throw the garlic into. But if you use a chopper don't use it for the onions, trust me on this one.) Cook tortellini in boiling water. ( put a little salt and oil in the boiling water with the pasta, apparently it's an old Italian secret). Heat the olive oil in a large skillet until hot. Add the garlic and onion. Sautee for 2 minutes or until garlic is barely golden brown. By this time the chicken should be done. Drain tortellini. Add spinach, chicken, tortellini, mozzarella, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, tomatoes, and any other vegetables to the skillet. Cooke on low to medium heat until cheese is just starting to melt. Serve with fruit and whatever else you want. We like it with watermelon, a peach shake, and croissants.

So that's my yummy recipe. Try it. It's impressive. People will think you are an incredible chef. Really you can just throw whatever you want together. I don't like tomatoes very much so I don't add many, but I love onions and spinach so I load up on those. Oh and just so you know I usually chop up 3 garlic cloves, but I like it with a little more garlic flavor. My mom only puts one to two and uses a garlic press, but for me the flavor is a little dull. Try it and let me know what you think.

1 comment:

The Winkels said...

YUM! I'm totally going to try this! Thanks Rachel!

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