The holidays are right around the corner. Before you know it, Christmas will be here and soon after the New Year. It's the time to save but you can also have a nice lunch or dinner on a decent budget. Some worry that to have a nice glass of wine, you have to spend a lot of money. This is not always true. Italian dishes are great with wine but there are also other cultural dishes that make nice pairs with wine.
Recipe for thought*** Chicken Enchiladas with Yellow Rice and Malbec Wine
2 pounds of chicken breast 1 chicken taco seasoning
6-8 flour tortillas 1 enchilada sauce mix
1/4 cup red peppers 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
8 oz tomato sauce 1 package yellow rice
Cut chicken into strips or cube into small size pieces. Saute' chicken and red peppers until cooked through well. Add taco seasoning mix as directed to season chicken and set aside to cool. Make enchilada sauce as directed and assemble enchiladas using tortilla, sprinkle of shredded cheese and seasoned chicken. Arrange enchiladas in pan or glass dish and cover with desired amount of sauce and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes. While enchiladas are baking, prepare yellow rice as directed and serve enchiladas over rice.
This dish is paired with Malbec wine. It is a full-flavored wine with fruits such as blackberries and plums that bring out a unique taste. The Malbec grape is great for blending and great among red wines. Even if your not in the mood for a Mexican dish, Malbec also goes well with tomato based Italian, Cajun taste such as jambalaya or Indian cuisines. Never think your options are limited.
Serving sizes for this meal are at least 2 people and 4 people at the most. The grand total comes to approximately $15 including your wine. Prices may vary depending on store and brand of Malbec wine. So if your entertaining a few guest or having a cultural dish for two, you can have wine at a good price.
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