Phew, one trip down, one to go. NY here I come again! Yikes, this time I’ll be flying solo, I have to admit I am a little nervous. Wish I was more independent, guess I’ll be learning how on this trip!
Before I head off to finish up my last minute packing, thought I’d share this great Mexi dish I made for dinner tonight.One word of advice, double check that you are getting the MILD Rotel tomatoes for this recipe, the original is really spicy and I even like spicy.Break out the Pillsbury pie crust again, it is flaky and ready to roll out.
No sweating in the kitchen for this one, you’ll have it in the oven in about 5 minutes if you use the canned Costco chicken like I did.I don’t use it that often, but when you don’t feel like cooking dinner, it’s a great lifesaver!
Ranchero Mexi-Chicken Crostada
1 roll Pillsbury Pie crust, thawed
1 can chunk chicken (from Costco), or about 1 ½ Cups cooked shredded chicken
1 drained can Mild Rotel diced tomatoes with chilies
½ Cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves
1 Teaspoon Ranch dressing seasoning, from packet that makes the dip
1 teaspoon cumin
Pinch of salt and pepper
½ Cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon Lawry’s garlic salt with parsley
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Unroll pie crust and place onto a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
2.Place chicken, tomatoes, cilantro, ranch seasoning, cumin, salt and pepper into a large bowl.With a fork, stir and cut up chicken pieces until well combined. Pour chicken mixture into the center of pie crust and top with cheddar cheese, leaving about 1 ½ inch border around edges.Fold crust up over chicken forming little pleats every 2 inches or so pressing gently.Brush edges with olive oil and sprinkle crust with garlic salt.
3.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown on edges.Let cool for 5 minutes then cut into wedges to serve.
4 Servings
Have A Great Week! See you all Sunday Night!
Ranchero Mexi-Chicken Crostada
Ingredients
- 1 roll Pillsbury Pie crust thawed
- 1 can chunk chicken (from Costco) or about 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can Mild Rotel diced tomatoes with chilies drained
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ranch dressing seasoning from the packet that makes the dip
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- pinch of salt and pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Lawry's garlic salt with parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Unroll pie crust and place onto a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
- Place chicken, tomatoes, cilantro, ranch seasoning, cumin, salt and pepper into a large bowl. With a fork, stir and cut up chicken pieces until well combined.
- Pour chicken mixture into the center of pie crust and top with cheddar cheese, leaving about 1 ½ inch border around edges.
- Fold crust up over chicken forming little pleats every 2 inches or so pressing gently. Brush edges with olive oil and sprinkle crust with garlic salt.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown on edges. Let cool for 5 minutes then cut into wedges to serve.
Hi Jenny – I am a fan of Pillsbury Pie Crust too, given my limited baking skills, I use them to make quiche and am pleased with the results.
Great idea, your crostada!
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Lori Lynn
This is the answer for what I have been craving! I have been trying to think of a new mexi dish to break up the monotony of taco tuesday and this is it! My hubby will be so excited! Thanks!
Have a great trip! I have always wanted to go to NY, maybe some day I will get there! Nothing wrong with a little help from chicken in a can and Pillsbury! It looks great!
Jenny that looks so yummy. Have a wonderful trip.
Looks delicious, Jenny, and very easy. You’ll be a pro at finding your way around New York by the time you get home.-Lorie
I just discovered the amazingness of your recipes! I have several I can’t wait to try. Thanks for sharing!
What a great meal! Good luck on your trip! Can’t wait to hear about it. I was in NYC today to be in the audience of the Martha Stewart show.
I’m making this for tonights dinner. Looks so yummy and perfect for a cooler night!
Now that is a great, simple dinner idea. Full of flavor too it seems. Enjoy your flight!
Oh WOW-I love how easy this is! I’ll be making this one for sure!
Have a great trip to NY….again….safe travel to you Jenny! Can’t wait to hear what you’re up to!!!!! 🙂
This looks great and simple! I’ll definately be making it for the hubby, in between my business trips this week.
Going to put this arlcite to good use now.
Have fun AGAIN in NY! You lucky girl! I’m sure you’ll do fine on your own. As you did with this crostata. So easy, fast and great looking!
Please do share more about NY!
Looks yummy, and so easy! Love it! Have a safe flight, and a great trip! What are you up to? Can’t wait to hear. I’m sure its something amazing!
This sounds so yummy, I’ve gotta try this one out sometime!!
Don’t you love those premade pie crusts? I just made a quiche with it, so easy.
Back to nyc again? This time you have to go to Levain. Trust me you will be inspired to make their cookies.
have fun, be safe
Yum yum yum!!
You will do fine solo!
Just buy another purse and you will feel ALLL better!!!LOL
Have fun in NY, again! I’ve traveled solo a few times, and although it’s a bit nerve wracking, I’m sure you’ll do just great!
Great dinner idea!
i tend to prefer my pastry for dessert, but this would be a welcome change! this is a very inventive and delicious-looking creation–nicely done, jenny!
Yum. This looks comforting an good. Have an fun trip back to NY.
Oh wow. Another one to add to my increasingly long sidebar list of morsels to make. I will actually use Original Rotel because we definitely like it spicy and I always use it in my artichoke dip. This really looks to die for.
This looks absolutely delicious!! I am going to try this right away!! We LOVE all Mexican food!!
Looks awesome! Another trip? You are a lucky girl!
That is a great recipe. Super easy, but looks complicated! I love it. I am definitely making this. Have a great trip!!
I can’t believe you cooked dinner in your flash home! Haven’t you ever heard of a pizza / hambuger / taco night?!
This sounds really good and easy. I love anything sweet or savory made with pastry.
Good luck, have a great trip!
This looks wonderful. What a great dinner idea. Have fun!!
Yum! Your food always looks so good!
Jenny,
This looks really good! Have a great trip.
This looks great Jenny! Have a safe trip!
Even though it’s 7:30 in the morning, I’m still salivating looking at this dish! I can’t wait to try it and I’ll let you know when I do!
New York is a blast! Have fun and thanks for leaving us with a good meal.
If its quick and easy then Im in for sure. Looks delish. Enjoy NYC!!
This looks delicious! Have another safe trip! How exciting for you 🙂
My mouth is watering! However you found time to post this is beyond me! Have a safe flight…you should’ve borrowed my handheld games for your flights! Call me!
Ooh, that looks so good! What a great dinner idea. Have fun in NY! I’ve always enjoyed flying by myself, it’s pretty fun; I’m sure you’ll be fine!
Jenny – what are you up to? Curiouser and curiouser. I’ll stay tuned for an update!
whoa, i am the first to comment?! yeah! looks yummy, hope you have a safe flight(s)!