What's for Dinner? Taco Bowls!

*So, Sully gets all the credit for this one, because it was his brilliant idea.*  We had some chicken marinating that we needed to use, and I wanted something healthy (it might be due to the fact I had a big Philly Cheese Steak with fries and Ranch for lunch...hmmmm: you think I am pregnant or something?).  Sully thought we should try to bake a tortilla in the shape of a bowl (kind of like how they do it in Mexican restaurants...only theirs is deep-fried and WAAAAY bad for you!). We weren't sure if would get crispy enough in the oven, but it did, and it came out really good (it would also be good with homemade tortillas from your local Hispanic Market--they usually sell them for cheap). You still get the crispy carbs in your salad, but without the artery-clogging after effects.  You can layer in your favorite ingredients and you have an easy, healthy and tasty meal. Give it a try!

Grilled Chicken Taco Bowl
Serves 4

• 4 large flour tortillas
• olive oil
• salt
• 2 chicken breasts (if you think about it in advance, marinate the chicken overnight in your favorite marinade)
• refried beans, warmed in the microwave
• shredded cheese (if you are feeling authentic, use crumbled Cojita, or any kind will do)
• diced tomatoes
• jalepenos
• salsa
• guacamole
• sour cream
• cilantro

Preheat oven to 475. Brush tortillas on both sides with a small amount of olive oil. Sprinkle one side with salt.  Place each tortilla in an oven-safe bowl (form to bowl shape).  Place 4 bowls on a cookie sheet.  Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.  After 10 minutes, check the tortillas. If they seem to be crisping at this point, carefully take the tortillas out of the bowls and flip upside down and place back on cookie sheet.  Back another 3-4 minutes until golden (just keep an eye on them...every oven cooks a little differently).  If not browned, broil each side a couple of seconds until they are lightly browned.

Meanwhile, grill chicken breasts.  Let cool slightly and chop up to desired size.

Layer desired ingredients in tortillas bowls.  Enjoy!

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