Easy White Chicken Chili

3-4 chicken breasts, grilled on George Foreman grill, seasoned with Southwest spices –

  Or 2 – 13 oz. cans chicken (drained) plus 1 tsp. Southwest spices

1 large can chicken broth

1 large jar Great Northern Beans

1 small jar medium salsa

1 cup shredded Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Cut up chicken. Add all ingredients and heat – just before serving, stir in cheese. Can be prepared in Crock Pot or stove top.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

1 cup water

10 oz. frozen broccoli, chopped

2 chicken bouillon cubes

2 cups milk

2 cups Velvetta Cheese, cubed

½ cup flour

Additional 1 cup milk

In large pan, cook broccoli and bouillon cubes in 1 cup water (do not drain). In blender, “grind” 2 cups milk, cheese cubes and flour. Add mixture to broccoli. Add additional 1 cup milk. Cook, stirring frequently until hot and thickened. Garnish with croutons.

Sour Cream Muffins

2 cups self-rising flour

2 sticks butter, melted

8 oz. sour cream

 Mix all together, drop into ungreased muffin tins and bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes (10-12 for mini muffins).

2 Tbs. margarine  1/8 tsp. paprika ½ tsp. dried parsley 1/8 tsp. garlic salt

2 cups cubed bread (about 2 slices)

Melt margarine 30-50 seconds on HIGH in microwave. Mix seasonings in and pour over bread. Cook on HIGH 3 ½ to 4 ½ minutes, stirring every minute or bake in 400 oven till toasted – about 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.

Creamy Tortellini Soup

1.8 oz. envelope white sauce mix (or white gravy mix)

4 cups water

14 oz. can vegetable broth

1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms

½ cup chopped onion (or dried onions)

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp. dried basil  ¼ tsp. salt  ¼ tsp. dried oregano 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

2 cups dried cheese tortellini (7-8 oz. package)

12 oz. can evaporated milk

3-6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, torn

Black pepper & shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Place dry white sauce mix in pan, add water gradually, stirring until smooth. Stir in broth, mushrooms, onions, garlic, basil, salt, oregano and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil, add tortellini and cook 10 minutes until tortellini is done. Stir in evaporated milk and spinach. If desired, sprinkle with black pepper and Parmesan cheese.

Or for Crock Pot – place white sauce mix in crock pot; stir in water till smooth. Add broth, mushrooms, onions & spices. Cook on low for 5-6 hours (high for 2 ½ -3 hours). Stir in dried tortellini & cover and cook on low for 1 hour more (high – 45 minutes). Stir in evaporated milk and spinach.

Easy Peppermint Ice Cream Pie

About 1 quart vanilla ice cream 15-16 peppermint candies, crushed

Prepared graham cracker crust

 Allow ice cream to soften, mix in crushed candies and pour into crust. Freeze for about 2 hours or until firm before serving.