Crock-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This recipe consists of opening cans and pouring them in the Crock-Pot and as a bonus it tastes amazing. It cooks for four hours so it is perfect for putting on before you go to Church or four hours before dinner. Thank you Shelise Brown Thompson for sharing this wonderful recipe with me.

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts - frozen
1 can of corn - drained
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can green enchilada sauce
1 can diced green chilies
1 can chicken broth
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

Put in Crock Pot and cook on low for four hours (or until chicken is cooked). Take cooked chicken out, shred, and put back in soup. Top with sour cream, cheese, or guacamole.

Chicken Enchalada Casserole

Ingredients

12 Corn Tortilla Shells
2 Cans Cooked Chicken
1 cup Chicken Broth
1 Can Sliced Olives
1 Can Chili
1 14oz can Herdez Green Chili Salsa
2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
Shredded Cheese

Directions

1. Rip or Cut 12 Tortilla Shells into bite size pieces.

2. In a large bowl mix together Cooked Chicken, Chicken Broth, Sliced Olives, Chili, Herdez Green Chili Salsa, and Cream of Chicken Soup.

3. Spray a 9"X13" inch pan with cooking spray. Then pour in your ingredients. Top with shredded cheese. 

4. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes.

5. When serving top with sour cream and crunched tortilla chips.

Hearty Mac & Cheese Recipe

Hearty Mac & Cheese Recipe

1 package (7–1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix 1 pound ground beef 3 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper 1 can (10–3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1/4 cup 2% milk

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; set cheese packet aside. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.

2. Add the soup, water, ketchup, mustard and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes.

3. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture. Add the corn, cheese, contents of reserved cheese packet, butter and milk. Cook and stir until cheese and butter are melted. Yield: 6 servings.

Originally published as Hearty Mac & Cheese in Simple & Delicious yFebruary/March 2011, p16