Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients
2-3 cups raw chicken, cut into pieces
1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 8 oz can tomato sauce 
2- 14.5 oz can chicken broth
1 can cheddar cheese soup
2 cups carrots, chopped
1/2 bag frozen corn
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tbsp chili powder
Handful of cilantro handful, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 c cooked rice
Shredded cheddar cheese
Tortilla chips

Directions
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker (except garnishes). Cook on high 5-6 hours or on low for 8. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese & tortilla chips.


Recipe courtesy: Chrissy K of Ohio

Chili-Spice Pork Chops

My five year old daughter saw a picture of these pork chops in a magazine. She wanted me to make them for dinner so I adapted the recipe to suit our family's taste. They turned out so delicious. They were crispy on the outside, moist on the inside and the taste was awesome.

Ingredients
3/4 c seasoned bread crumbs
1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 egg
1/4 c milk
4-6 boneless pork chops

Directions
Combine bread crumbs, chili powder, pepper, salt and garlic powder in a bowl. Combine egg and milk in another bowl. Dip chops in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs. Place chops on a baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes - turning the chops once.

Freezer Directions
Prepare as directed, but do not bake.  Add to greased foil pans and cover. Freeze. To serve, thaw and bake as directed.  Make sure to thaw completely. Bake on baking pans as above to achieve the "crispy" coating.


Recipe adapted from Simple and Delicious

White Chicken Chili

This is the first time I have ever made white chicken chili. It was so easy and quick. The family loved this. It had lots of flavor which surprised me considering how few ingredients. This is definitely a keeper.

Ingredients1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 tbsp chili powder
1 (10.75 ounce) can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
3 1/2 c water
1 pouch Dry Onion Soup and Recipe Mix
2 (15 ounce) cans white kidney beans (cannellini)
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Sliced green onion



DirectionsHeat oil in saucepan. Add chicken and chili powder and cook until browned, stirring often. Add chicken soup, water and soup mix. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 15 minutes. Add beans and heat through. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with cheese and onions.

Freezer Directions
Make just as directed.  Freeze in meal size containers or in individual servings.  I like to use muffin pans and then pop them out, wrap in plastic wrap, and put in the freezer.  Then you pull out, unwrap anf reheat in the microwave. Super simple!

Little Slugger Chili Mac

This time of year (with the start of Little League baseball) it can be so busy. Between homework, practices & games there is little time to prepare dinner. I named this version of chili mac after my little slugger. He ate 2 plates of this after batting practice one night. I think it was a home run!

Ingredients

1 1/4 c uncooked elbow macaroni

1 # ground chuck

1/2 c green pepper, chopped

1/2 c onion, chopped

2 cans chili with beans

1 can corn, drained

1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. In a large skillet cook ground chuck, green pepper & onion until no longer pink. Drain. Stir in chili & corn. Drain macaroni. Add macaroni to skillet & heat through. Turn off heat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover until cheese is melted.

Coney Island Hot Dog Chili

I made this today for our grilled hot dogs. We used half & the other half I put in the freezer for another day. It was a tasty hot dog chili (lots of flavor).

Ingredients
1# ground chuck
2 tbsp chili powder
3/4 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp thyme
1 1/2 tbsp cracker meal
3/4 tsp sage

Directions
Cook meat with a little salt & pepper until brown. Add all other ingredients. Mix well. Add enough water to cover. Simmer until desired thickness is reached.