turkey chili

I made my first homemade batch of chili last night for the Superbowl.  I have to admit, it was quite daunting!  I spent a good week doing research on what exactly goes in a chili, how much, how long to cook, etc.  I ended up combining several recipes and this is what I came up [...]

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southwestern white chili

This recipe is perfect to have after a long day of skiing… or since we don’t do a lot of skiing out here in the mountainous Midwest, it’s just nice to have for those cold, winter nights.
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lbs cubed chicken
1/2 cup onion
1 can chilies
2 can great northern or black beans, rinsed
1 [...]

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chicken rotel

This makes a TON of food… perfect for sharing half with your neighbors!
4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
1/2 stick butter
1 onion, chopped
1/2-1 cup celery, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cans Rotel (or 1 can chilies and 1 can diced tomatoes) – undrained!
12-16 oz Velveeta (cubed so it’s easier to melt)
12 oz spaghetti [...]

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Sante Fe Stew (Hoosier-Style)

1 can chicken 
2 cans tomato soup
2 cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
15 oz black beans
15 oz drained, canned corn
15 oz pinto beans
1 pkg taco seasoning (or 1/4 cup if you have the Costco-size)
1 can chopped green chilies
~Put everything in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat (may have to reduce if starts to boil) for about an [...]

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chicken noodle casserole

1 can cream of chicken
1 can-full of 2% milk
1 can chicken (I like the cans from Costco)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 – 1/2 cup dijon mustard
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
chopped celery (3-4 stalks)
chopped onion (1 medium or so)
2-3 cups cooked egg noodles (or whatever pasta you like)
crushed garlic-cheese croutons & melted butter to top
~Mix everything in [...]

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