Cheesy Chicken Subs

I found this recipe in a Taste of Home cookbook.  Of course I made a few modifications and the end result was fantastic.  This is an easy main course when you're in a hurry and it can easily be adjusted according to the ingredients you have on hand.  Depending on what's in my kitchen I may use fresh or canned mushrooms, cheddar or Swiss cheese, and a red or white onion.  You might switch up the ingredients a bit but no matter what you'll have a hit on your hands!

12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
½ c Italian salad dressing
1 can (4-oz.)  or ~1 c sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup olive oil
4 submarine buns, split and toasted
4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese

Place chicken in a bowl; sprinkle with salad dressing. In a skillet, sauté mushrooms and onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add chicken; sauté for 6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.


Spoon mixture onto roll bottoms; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Replace tops. Makes 4 servings.

Avocado Smoked Turkey Wraps

I found this recipe in a Taste of Home magazine - the picture made my mouth water so I decided to give this recipe a try.  I made a few adjustments to the original recipe and here is my variation.  I served these wraps for dinner tonight with pink lemonade and Honey Lime Fruit Toss.  These wraps are easy to prepare and would also be a great way to change up the daily brown bag routine for lunch!

4 T non-fat cream cheese, softened
8 flour tortillas (8-inches), room temperature
¾ c shredded lettuce
½ c chopped tomato
10-oz.thinly sliced deli smoked turkey
8 slices provolone cheese
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
¼ c chopped green onions


Spread cream cheese over one side of 4 tortillas. Layer prepared tortillas with lettuce, tomato, turkey, cheese, avocado, and green onions. Begin to roll up wrap tightly; overlap rolled tortilla edge with extra tortilla and continue wrapping. Use a toothpick or small skewer to hold in place if necessary. Makes 4 servings.