10 Minute Mexican Pie

Mexican Pie

1 Can Chicken
1 Can Low-fat Refried Beans
1 medium jar of Salsa
4 - 8 oz of shredded cheese (half a bag)
1 package burrito size tortillas, corn or flour
1 microwave safe pie plate
SaranWrap

This is SO EASY! Place a tortilla in the bottom of the pie plate; it will fold up the sides a little, like a pie crust.  If you're concerned about the tortilla ripping, pop the plate and tortilla into the microwave for 10-15 seconds.  This will make the tortilla more pliable.

Layer chicken, salsa, beans, and cheese. Add another tortilla. Layer other ingredients again. Optional: Top with third tortilla. Cover entire pie plate with SaranWrap. Microwave for 8 minutes.

Optional: For a crispier top, remove SaranWrap and put under broiler for 2 minutes.

Cut into slices and serve warm. To keep with the pie theme, put dollops of sour cream on each slice. For extra pizazz, sprinkle diced tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese over the top of the pie.

Variations

• Hate canned chicken? Use hamburger instead. For extra flavor, turn it into a taco meat pie.
• Make a 7-layered burrito inspired pie! This can be vegetarian, chicken, or hamburger. Cook Mexican dirty rice according to package or make your own with this recipe. The tortilla layers will be the same; but for the inside layers, layer refried beans, rice, cheese, chunky salsa, diced tomatoes, and meat (if used). After cooking, dollop the top of the pie with sour cream and guacamole and sprinkle shredded lettuce over the top
  
• Use your bean! Use black beans, pinto beans, or ranch-style beans instead of refried beans.
• For a spicy pie, use a can of Rotel tomatoes instead of (or in addition to) salsa or regular diced tomatoes. The easiest way to spread Rotel tomotes is to mix them in with the meat.
  
• Use prepared cresent rolls or bisquick mix instead of tortillas. Also, try crushed tortilla chips or Fritos.
• Try nacho cheese or left over queso dip inside the pie instead of shredded cheese. (Think Cheesy Beef and Bean burrito!)
  

This is a new family favorite because it's so fast and so GOOD! I also love how easy it is to switch up without added too much time.

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Easy Baked Chicken with Gravy

Baked Chicken with Gravy
1 - 1.5 lbs of Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or strips
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
3/4 cup milk or water
Garlic salt (or Garlic powder), to taste
salt and pepper, to taste

In a bowl, mix soup, milk (or water), and seasonings. Place chicken in a lightly greased (or buttered) baking dish. Pour soup mix over chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 45 minutes (up to 1 hour), or until chicken is fully cooked.

Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Variations

• Brown Gravy is a yummy addition. Mix in a packet of Brown Gravy with your Cream of Mushroom Soup to change it up.
  
• Mushroom Gravy could also be used instead of cream of mushroom soup.
• Hate mushrooms? Try cream of chicken soup! Be really crazy and try Cheese Soup or Cream Spinach!
  
• Many soups have MSG. Look for a soup that doesn't include this ingredient, like Cambpell's Healthy Request soups.
  
• Pan fry or quick grill the chicken first to brown the outside. The chicken will cook fully in the oven.
• Throw in a bag of colorful fresh vegetables from the beginning (or frozen vegetables when 20 minutes are left) to add a greater healthy twist to this meal.
• Class it up! Mix 1 pkg Onion Soup mix and 1 small container of soup cream into the Cream of Mushroom Soup. Use chicken broth instead of milk. Quick fry Chicken in a little cooking sherry (or butter and chicken broth) with Basil and Parsley, in addition to the other seasonings. Outside of chicken should be browned. If inside of chicken is not cooked through, it will finish cooking in oven. Put chicken in a buttered casserole dish, cover with soup mixture. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes to 1 hour. Serve with (or over) Wild Rice.
  

This meal really takes you about 3 minutes to prepare, especially if you are using box mashed potatoes or minute rice. Serve with steamed broccoli or carrots...or add salad to bring some crunch and color.

This meal gives you amazingly moist, seasoned chicken. I cannot explain how happy I was to try this recipe.

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