Dilled Chicken Medley

This recipe goes back to 1997 when I found it on the back of a cornstarch box. I adapted it to my family’s tastes and we all loved it. 

DILLED CHICKEN MEDLEY

  • Servings: 2 generous servings
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3 medium potatoes, quartered

1 cup green beans

14.5 oz chicken broth, divided

2 Tblsp. cornstarch

1 Tblsp. fresh or 1 tsp. dried dill weed

1 Tblsp. oil

1 medium onion, sliced

1 cup shredded, cooked chicken breast

 

Precook potatoes and green beans to fork tender. Reserve

Stir together in a small bowl:   ¼ cup  of broth, cornstarch, dill until smooth. Set aside

In large skillet: Heat oil, add onion, cook for 3 minutes. Add chicken and cook until heated through.

Add remaining broth, potatoes and green beans to skillet. Simmer covered about 5 minutes or until heated through. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to skillet. Stirring constantly, bring to boil, boil 1 minute.  Serve immediately. 

Easy Tuna Dill Wraps

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This is an easy wrap that makes a nice, satisfying lunch any time.  Other than warming the tortillas, there is no cooking required.

EASY TUNA DILL WRAPS

  • Four 10-inch burrito-style flour tortillas
  • Dill Sauce*
  • Two 5-oz. cans white albacore tuna, drained
  • One medium tomato, sliced
  • 4 large pieces of lettuce
  • Salt/Pepper

*Dill Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp. dried dill weed (or 1 tsp fresh dill)
  • ½ tsp. grated lemon peel
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice

Whisk sauce ingredients in a small bowl until blended

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To assemble wraps:

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Warm tortillas in the microwave for about 10 seconds until they are pliable.  Place a tortilla on a plate and spread with sauce to within one inch of edge.  Spoon 1/2 can of drained tuna down center of tortilla.

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Place a piece of lettuce and tomato slices on top of tuna.

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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Fold down top and bottom edges of tortilla….

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…and roll tortilla from sides, placing seam-side-down on plate.

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Slice completed wrap on the diagonal in three equal pieces.

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Complete remaining wraps and serve immediately.

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4 servings.  If made ahead of time and refrigerated, microwave for a few seconds to soften tortillas.

There will be enough sauce to have a little bit for dipping, if desired.