The Organized Chef: Spicy Chicken Tacos

I don't know when this crazy obsession for meal planning started, but one thing I do know is that it has worked for us the past ten years and it's about time I share my tips and tricks!

First things first, it’s all about the planning! I take my “menu ideas” list {the link is found on the sidebar to your right}, and plan out my entire month in advance on our calendar in the kitchen. What works best for us is the following:

Sundays = a nice meal

Mondays = chicken

Tuesdays = soup/pasta

Wednesdays = beef

Thursdays = fish

Fridays = Date Nights {i.e. no cooking}!

Saturdays = misc

This way we rotate meals so we aren’t stuck in a rut. I then take my “grocery list” {the link is found on the sidebar to your right} and make my shopping list for the next 2 weeks. Remember, initially this takes more time in the beginning, but then your entire month is planned and you won’t have to figure out what’s for dinner plus I promise it saves money on your grocery bill!

January 5, 2009

Spicy Chicken Tacos

2-3 cups cooked chicken, shredded

3 green onions, chopped

1 small can diced green chili

2 cups salsa

4 oz cream cheese

1 pkg hard taco shells

Saute chicken, onions, chilies, and salsa until moisture is almost gone. Add cream cheese and stire until melted. Place in taco shells with desired toppings {i.e. lettuce, tomato, cheese, etc}.

2 comments:

Jen said...: These looks so good! I'm excited to try them! :); January 8, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Erin said...: Deneigh, I've gotta say these are delicious. I make them all the time. I've stolen quite a few recipes from your website! Come here for ideas quite often : ) Thanks!; November 30, 2011 at 2:03 PM