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Baked Cheddar Chicken Chimichangas
![Baked Cheddar Chicken Chimichangas](/media/2f/45/7a04759a7c8e982dd8c108bee08e38d30204.jpg/tsp/baked-cheddar-chicken-chimichangas.jpg)
By carvalhohm
Chimichangas! You can top them with veggies, chili, sour cream and much more!
- TOPPINGS:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
- Coarse salt
- Fresh black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces, divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 small tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans, optional
- 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Lettuce, shredded
- Avocado or guacamole
- Tomatoes, diced
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Fiesta Buttermilk Ranch Chicken Salad
![Fiesta Buttermilk Ranch Chicken Salad](/media/8c/41/439af6d73b061018c4118060fd7ca926ad4b.jpg/tsp/fiesta-ranch-chicken-salad.jpg)
By mjohnmeyer
1. Cook pasta, drain and cool
- 1 box of pasta (any type is fine)
- 1 shredded rotisserie chicken
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- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 package frozen corn
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 can of olives, sliced
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- Dressing
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 pack Hidden Valley Fiesta dip mix (I used regular Ranch mix)
Mexican Gazpacho Chicken Salad
![Mexican Gazpacho Chicken Salad](/media/ac/b8/aa6ab8376a547591049cd3f66f6805bde790.jpg/tsp/mexican-gazpacho-chicken-salad.jpg)
By HeatherS
Mexican chicken salad inspired by gazpacho soup that is fresh and healthful, including cucumbers, tomatoes, tomatil...
- 1 lime, grated zest and juiced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 6 tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2/3-inch dice
- 1/2 English (seedless) cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 3 cups cooked skinless chicken breast, sliced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Cheesy Rotel Chicken Casserole
![Cheesy Rotel Chicken Casserole](/media/92/6f/370d5da6c412575cce0368472f31b028bcb0.jpg/tsp/cheesy-rotel-chicken-casserole.jpg)
By á-33954
Tangy tomatoes team up with creamy cheese and chili flavor to make plain chicken special
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 8 chicken tenderloins
- 4 tablespoons Velveeta
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2/3 cup cooked rice (Optional)
- 1 (15 ounce) can beans (Optional)
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
- Fritos, for garnish
Enchilada Chicken Spaghetti Skillet
![Enchilada Chicken Spaghetti Skillet](/media/d3/08/0b9f67379cfd746afddefad2fc18f32904aa.jpg/tsp/enchilada-chicken-spaghetti-skillet.jpg)
By á-175897
Ready in only 30 minutes, this flavorful spaghetti gets a cheesy, chicken enchilada overhaul to switch things up
- 8 ounces dry Pot-Sized™ Thin Spaghetti, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon Pure Wesson® Canola Oil
- 3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 (10-ounce) can Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can mild red enchilada sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) can Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
White Chicken Chili Bush's Can Recipe
![White Chicken Chili Bush's Can Recipe](/media/e3/24/d42c9beb7fa41a3e169dc638ef993f473546.jpg/tsp/white-chicken-chili-bushs-can-recipe.jpg)
By angelagwalter
Love this recipe for white chicken chili! I substitute turkey when I have leftovers from holidays
- 1 tablesppon extra light olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 (4 ounces) can chopped green chiles, drained
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 (14.5 ounces) cans Bush's Great Northern Beans
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken breast
Easy Chicken & Rice Wraps by Rice-A-Roni
![Easy Chicken & Rice Wraps by Rice-A-Roni](/media/89/db/2e420775b267f3af039d87beb91367777d86.jpg/tsp/easy-chicken-and-rice-wraps-by-rice-a-roni.jpg)
By pmhare
1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté rice-vermicelli mix with margarine until vermicelli is golden bro...
- 1 (6.8-ounce) package RICE-A-RONI® Spanish Rice
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 16 ounces salsa**
- 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup canned black or red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained
- 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
- Shredded Cheddar cheese and sour cream, (optional)
- Or, use 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped, if desired.
Chili Chicken Lasagna
![Chili Chicken Lasagna](/media/87/f9/7df057d098c72c0697fce647b40b0804f00a.jpg/tsp/chili-chicken-lasagna.jpg)
By scratch cook
preheat oven to 375* combine chicken, green chilies, 1 cup salsa verde, and sour cream season generously with pepp...
- 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 2 cups Salsa Verde
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
- 2 cups Mexican cheese
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 10 oz no boil lasagna noodles
- 1 cup crema
- 1 10oz can fire roasted green chilies
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- crema = 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup heavy cream
Buffalo Chicken Taquito
![Buffalo Chicken Taquito](/media/b7/10/94cf3aa583572617ff9ba69fffd1fe4793ca.jpg/tsp/buffalo-chicken-taquito.jpg)
By kayjayjohnson
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 4 cup(s) of chicken, cooked and shredded
- 12 soft taco, flour tortillas
- 2 cup(s) of mozzarella cheese, grated
- 4 ounce(s) of Philadelphia cream cheese
- 1/3 cup(s) of Frank’s hot sauce
- 1/3 cup(s) of milk
- 2 tbsp. of butter
- 1 tsp. of Mrs. Dash
- 1 tsp. of garlic powder
- 2 tbsp. of vegetable oil
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
![Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup](/media/48/33/b4c15a7d861c7816a8e06cf764f25b37fb88.jpg/tsp/creamy-chicken-enchilada-soup.jpg)
By Pattywak
Creamy enchilada soup is perfect when you are craving Mexican food
- TOPPINGS:
- 4 to 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, about 1 pound
- 1/2 cup canola oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 soft corn tortillas, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 quart College InnChicken Broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) Del Monte Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, drained
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- Fried tortilla strips
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
Southwest Chicken - Instant Pot
![Southwest Chicken - Instant Pot](/media/b2/86/aa16098a34112636be7144450764fa52422e.jpg/tsp/southwest-chicken-instant-pot.jpg)
By lindaauman
Use a "pot in pot" and cover with foil
- 2 chicken breasts, thawed
- 1-12 oz pkg of frozen corn (I used a roasted corn blend with bell peppers,
- onions, and black beans)
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 1 T taco seasoning
- 4 sweet pickled jalapeno slices (use less or none if you don't like spicy)
- 2-4 oz sour cream
Chipotle Popcorn Chicken Recipe
![Chipotle Popcorn Chicken Recipe](/media/b8/18/37883e017a53e263bbb2bfb17d858d1066eb.jpg/tsp/chipotle-popcorn-chicken-recipe.jpg)
By Susan52
Delicious popcorn chicken flavored with buttermilk and chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, then fried
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup canned chipotles in adobo, puréed
- 2 cups flour
- Pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
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