Chicken Tetrazzini
Everyone I serve this dish to loves it. I'm making it today for a friend who recently had a baby. It is my go-to recipe for parents of new babies because it freezes well. You can put it in a 9x13 pan or two 8x8.
I'm not proud of this recipe because it uses cream soups, which a real chef would never use! But remember, I've never said I was a chef. I'm just a mom feeding her family.
What you will need: 3 chicken breast, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 can mushrooms, 6 tablespoons margarine, 8 oz spaghetti (cooked), shredded cheddar.
First, cook the chicken. When I make casseroles with chicken I like to fill a large skillet or pot with water, set it at a medium heat and cook the chicken until no pink shows. Remove from the pan and shred or cut into chunks. In a medium sauce pan combine, margarine, soups, mushrooms and sour cream. Cook until they come together. Boil the spaghetti and drain. Then in your pan place spaghetti and chicken. Pour the soup mixture over the top. Sprinkle the top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Feel free to crush crackers or chips on top if you like a little crunch!
Note: I use chicken breast for this recipe, but if I have recently roasted a turkey or chicken, I use the leftover meat for this dish.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This recipe is from my husband's coworker. It's yummy and never disappoints.
What you will need: 2 lb chicken breast (boiled and cubed or shredded), 1 medium yellow onion (minced), olive oil, garlic, red pepper, 2 cans chicken broth, 1 can beef broth, 2 cans cream of chicken soup, 4 oz can green chilies, pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, Velveeta.
Cook the chicken as mentioned above. In a skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Saute one garlic clove, onion, and half a red pepper (chopped). Once they are tender add flour to make a paste. Probably about 1 tablespoon. Set aside. In a stockpot or large crock pot combine chicken and beef broth, soup, and green chillies. Add the paste. Add 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp ground cumin. Add 1 pound of Velveeta cheese (sliced thin) and allow time for it to melt. Add in the chicken and simmer. If using a crock pot, leave on low for 6 hours. Serve with broken tortilla chips.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
I got this recipe at a wedding shower. I've made it maybe 2 times? I think this is the recipe my sister requested (she couldn't remember the name).
What you will need: 1 medium onion (chopped), 3 Tbsp butter, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 lb shredded cheddar, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 small can of chopped green chili peppers, 3 cups cooked chicken, 1 pkg corn tortillas
Brown the onion in butter (I would use olive oil). Combine the soups, broth, and chili peppers; add pieces of chicken and heat well. In a baking dish, place a layer of broken tortillas, a layer of chicken sauce,a nd a layer of cheese. Repeat the layers until the dish if full. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
I will be making the chicken tortilla soup soon! Thank you!
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