PIX11's Lisa Mateo knows how to stretch a dollar. Her secret weapon for saving money and time in the kitchen — purchasing premade chicken at Costo for $5 a piece. She can turn two chickens into three dinners for her family of four and three lunches for herself. Here are a few of her recipes:
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe: (feeds more)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- salt/pepper to taste
Toppings:
- crushed tortilla chips
- cilantro
- lemon wedge
Baked Chicken with Brown Rice
Black beans:
- can black beans (low sodium)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sofrito seasoning
- 1/2 packet of Sazon seasoning (low sodium)
- sprinkle oregano
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup water
Penne Pasta with Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
- 2 cups chopped chicken
- 1 cup chicken broth
- sprinkle Italian seasoning
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp of flour to thicken sauce
- whole wheat penne pasta