need a meal that is easy to cook ahead of time and then reheat
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Anonymous
| We will have out of town friends over for dinner one night this week, and my spouse and I will not get home from work until about 6/6:30, so we'd like to make something the day before and be able to quickly reheat it for dinner (or else we could make something in the slow cooker while at work). We'd prefer a chicken dish but are open to all ideas. Any ideas? Thanks. |
Anonymous
| Spaghetti or enchiladas with a side salad? |
Anonymous
| Chicken parmesan? But it would take 45-60 minutes to take straight from the fridge and heat through in the oven. |
Anonymous
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Chicken Chile Verde
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chicken-Chili-Verde-3012 I love this recipe and use it frequently. However, it is a slight pain to assemble, but once you assemble it, put it in the crock pot and it will be ready when you want it. Also, you can make it the night before and then microwave to reheat. I often make a huge pot of this and then we have it for leftovers. A few tips. First, definitely use chicken thighs. I made it with breasts once and it was not nearly as good. Also, I prefer to shred the chicken with forks rather than cube it. We like the texture much better. It's more work, but definitely worth it. I substitute poblano chiles for the green peppers. And get good quality chili powder--a must! We get ours shipped from New Mexico (http://www.thechileshop.com) It says 2 hours, but I find that 4-6 hours produces a richer flavor and blend. Make a pot of rice which you can reheat in the microwave (I put a dripping wet paper towel over it so that it steam reheats) and you have a great meal that can be reheated in the microwave. |
Anonymous
| Chicken Marbella (google it). |
Anonymous
| OP here - thanks for the ideas. I am going to make a honey garlic chicken in the slow cooker - the recipe is from a year of slow cooking. That way I literally just have to plate and serve when I get home from work. Thanks for the ideas! |
Anonymous
| OP again - oh, and I will definitely be trying the chicken chile verde - sounds so good and the flavors are right up our alley. Gracias! |
Anonymous
De nada. You've now heard about half of the Spanish I know.  (okay so may I know more, I can count to 10 and say "Adios" and several of the things that were said in "West Side Story")
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