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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
![King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese](/media/6d/84/28dd41afac9e96930d121649e51c0bd3b78c.jpg/tsp/king-ranch-chicken-mac-and-cheese.jpg)
By june
Thanks to Sharon Williams for a fantastic recipe
- 8 oz dried pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 (8 oz) pkg Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Mexican Chicken Spaghetti
![Mexican Chicken Spaghetti](/media/e5/77/aeae8b25a54ec6e3231957719651420d65ad.jpg/tsp/mexican-chicken-spaghetti.jpg)
By á-18433
Easy Mexican chicken spaghetti dinner cooks quickly in the skillet
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1/2 pound Velveeta cheese regular or Mexican
- 1can Rotel tomatoes, regular or hot
- 1/2 pound spaghetti pasta
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper red, green, yellow or orange chopped, your choice
- Add black olives, if you like
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Shredded Chicken Taco Meat - Crock Pot
![Shredded Chicken Taco Meat - Crock Pot](/media/e0/63/820074539f334a94f037426e554e27748da5.jpg/tsp/shredded-chicken-taco-meat-crock-pot.jpg)
By ClosertoLucy
Easy recipe that adds a little variety to regular taco night
- 4 boneless chicken breasts - no time to thaw? Starting with frozen is okay too
- 1 jar taco sauce or salsa (I prefer taco sauce, but the kids like salsa so whatever you have on hand)
Salsa Chicken Thighs with Rice (Blue Jean Chef)
![Salsa Chicken Thighs with Rice (Blue Jean Chef)](/media/a1/a7/3900deef7d758f45caa4aa17903d1ab5c134.jpg/tsp/salsa-chicken-thighs-with-rice-blue-jean-chef.jpg)
By peridot728
Pre-heat the pressure cooker using the BROWN setting
- 4 to 6 4 to 6 6 large skinless chicken thighs
- 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 1 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 1 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 1 1 cup basmati rice (basmati is best, but long-grain can be substituted)
- 1 1 1 cup chicken stock
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup jarred salsa
- 1/2 1/2 3 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken Pasta
![Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken Pasta](/media/5d/b8/37c1345194c73d9e757d719f5615a572993f.jpg/tsp/easy-cheesy-salsa-chicken-pasta.jpg)
By SemiDomesticatedMama
($13)
- 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
- 16 oz jar of chunky salsa
- 16 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 6oz pkg French Fried Onions
- 1 box favorite pasta
One-Pot White Chicken Chili
![One-Pot White Chicken Chili](/media/3b/9c/0174efb40bb2db80fe38a2d93c8aec3f5ec3.jpg/tsp/white-chicken-chili.jpg)
By carvalhohm
In a large stockpot over medium heat, sauté onions in oil until tender
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 T. olive oil
- 6 c. chicken broth
- 6 15-1/2 oz. cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 5-oz. cans chicken, drained
- 2 4-oz. cans diced green chiles
- 2 t. ground cumin
- 1 t. garlic powder
- 1-1/2 t. dried oregano
- 1/4 t. white pepper
- 12-oz. container sour cream
- 3 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Chicken Tortilla Bake
![Chicken Tortilla Bake](/media/42/4f/9c7a20198ffe65221e3f3516e930f5fde80b.jpg/tsp/chicken-tortilla-bake.jpg)
By Julee
The perfect recipe to try when you're tired of your usual weekday dinners
- 2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans of cream of chicken
- 1 (10-ounce) can of dice tomatoes and green chilies
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 3 cups of cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
The Best Easy Chicken Enchiladas
![The Best Easy Chicken Enchiladas](/media/3d/8f/dee1fc934a9b9e636181fc6c1d7d62488b78.jpg/tsp/easy-chicken-enchiladas.jpg)
By carvalhohm
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Colby-Jack cheese blend
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 10 (10") corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Colby-Jack cheese blend
- Salsa
TJ’s Chicken Tortilla Soup
![TJ’s Chicken Tortilla Soup](/media/95/51/e36a5e58c67ab27f3fac54951aae81f4adcd.jpg/tsp/tjs-chicken-tortilla-soup.jpg)
By ebdonahue
Throw everything except chips and cheese into a pot and bring to boil, then simmer for 10 minutes
- 1 carton Trader Joe’s Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
- 1/2 carton vegetable broth (I substituted with some chicken broth I already had on hand)
- 1/2 bag frozen roasted corn (or 1 can)
- 4 cubes of cilantro (or 1/4 cup chopped)
- 1/3 cup Trader Joe’s Habanero & Lime Salsa (omg my new favorite salsa! I never thought I’d fine one to replace the deep love I have for the chipotle garlic salsa but I have!)
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cooked, shredded chicken breasts (I just popped one giant one in the crock-pot with the rest of the jar of salsa and it was perfect!)
- Tortilla chips, crumbled
- Mexican cheese, shredded
- Sour cream, optional
- Sliced avocado, optional
Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
![Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup](/media/4b/f4/b1307530dc36e905c2c0a49895109a97e3e3.jpg/tsp/crock-pot-chicken-tortilla-soup.jpg)
By Pattywak
Oh, there will definitely be a next time
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce size – southwest style, if possible I used petite diced tomatoes w/ sweet onion)
- 1 packet enchilada sauce mix (or if you can’t find this, mild taco seasoning works well too, this is what I used)
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce
- 1 can ( 10 3/4 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups milk
- 3-4 boneless chicken breasts (I only used 2 chicken breasts)
Applebee's Tequila Lime Chicken
![Applebee's Tequila Lime Chicken](/media/d6/f1/ce7582a8cb0aae122f24137608ac6f7a1b2b.jpg/tsp/applebees-tequila-lime-chicken.jpg)
By lamarandrose
Applebee's Tequila-Lime Chicken is one of the tangiest restaurant recipes around, made with tequila, lime and toppe...
- 1 (5 ounce) chicken breast, boneless skinless
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup tequila (non-alcoholic may be used)
- 12 cup tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup Mexi-ranch Dressing (recipe to follow)
- 1/4 cup Cheddar jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon salsa
- 3 tablespoons ranch dressing
Mango Avocado Spiced Chicken Salad
![Mango Avocado Spiced Chicken Salad](/media/6c/c9/ffd07aa0c22f924b5bba8b1a1412c2da22d8.jpg/tsp/mango-avocado-spiced-chicken-salad.jpg)
By mjohnmeyer
1. Place chopped lettuce in a large bowl
- 1 small head of lettuce, chopped
- 1-2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 mango, peeled and diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1.2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
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