Chard Tacos with Lime Cilantro Chicken

Cilantro, limes, chard from csa box
chicken from Sprouts

Comments: I would have made more chard for the tacos, or eaten my children's share. It was really good. We ate the tacos with black beans, guacamole, olives, and salsa. The chicken isn't in the recipe, just had it lying around and figured at least everyone would eat that if the tacos were a disaster. :) I added less red pepper flakes, but might full Tbsp next time

Verdict: ***1/2 All the adults ate it up and wanted seconds. The kids all said they didn't like it, but my 4 year old ate his without complaint (possibly just copying his brother in the protesting?) Also, additional star for my mom, who joined us for dinner.

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Ingredients:
4 large chicken breasts
1 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
3 Tbsp garlic
Juice of 5 small limes
Salt and pepper

Directions:
Mix together cilantro, oil, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper. Add to chicken and marinate for approximately 5 hours.

Broil 4-5 min on each side or until done.

Let rest for 3 minutes and slice into strips. If desired, drizzle with fresh lime juice.


Chard Tacos

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 bunch Swiss chard, tough stems removed and leaves cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch slices
1 pinch salt
12 corn tortillas
1 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
3/4 cup salsa
Directions

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, Swiss chard, and salt. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until chard is nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove lid and increase heat to medium, stirring until the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat another skillet over medium-high heat. Warm the tortillas in the skillet for about 1 minute per side. Fill the warmed tortillas with the chard, and top with the queso fresco cheese and salsa.

Mustard Chicken And Orzo Casserole With Dill And Capers

Celery and dill from csa box
chicken tenders used instead of breasts (from Sprouts)

Comments: I used more chicken and orzo to make the dish a two-nighter. :) Ground nutmeg was used instead of fresh (who has fresh nutmeg on hand, anyway?) Also, I found some whole wheat orzo, and used that instead. I had a hard time with the sauce part, but that could be that I had to leave part way through to pick my son up from school and the broth might have chilled too much, or that my butter was not unsalted... or something... Anyway, all turned out well in the end as far as I am concerned. It did take a long time to prepare due to all the steps, so I highly recommend making a large portion (as I did) so that you get multiple meals of enjoyment!

Verdict: *****(**)
My mom gave it a positive review as well as my daughter, who required 2 forks, so as to feed herself just as fast as she possibly could.

Mustard Chicken And Orzo Casserole With Dill And Capers
Gourmet | December 2002
Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Active Time: 45 min
Total Time: 1 3/4 hr

3 cups chicken broth
1 3/4 lb skinless boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons coarse-grain mustard
3 tablespoons drained bottled capers, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup sour cream
6 celery ribs, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

Special equipment: a 2 1/2- to 3-quart flameproof gratin dish or shallow casserole dish (1 1/2 to 2 inches deep; not glass)

Bring broth to a simmer in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat. Add chicken and simmer very gently, turning once, 6 minutes total. Remove pan from heat and cover, then let stand until chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate to cool and keep broth warm, partially covered.
Melt butter in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, then add flour and cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes. Add warm broth all at once, whisking, and simmer gently, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes. Whisk in cream and simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in mustards, capers, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and dill (to taste).
Transfer 1/2 cup sauce to a small bowl and stir in sour cream to make topping.
Shred chicken with your fingers and stir together with remaining sauce in a large bowl.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook celery in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water to stop cooking and return cooking water to a boil. Drain celery in a colander and add to chicken mixture. Cook orzo in same boiling water until just tender, then drain in a sieve.
Stir orzo into chicken mixture, then transfer mixture to gratin dish, spreading evenly. Spoon sour cream topping over top and spread evenly. Bake, covered with foil, in middle of oven until heated through and sauce is bubbling around edges, 25 to 30 minutes.
Preheat broiler.
Remove foil from dish and broil about 3 inches from heat until top is speckled with brown spots, 3 to 5 minutes.

Cooks' note:
• Casserole can be assembled (but not baked or broiled) 6 hours ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered with foil. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before baking.

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