dena's cheesy chicken dip

This recipe came from my sister Dena.  We visited them about six months ago, and she made this dip one night for dinner.  It seems to have made a big impression on Derek, as he recently requested that I call her up and get the recipe.  Months later, he had a craving. :)  Silly man.  Anyway, she says it's not her original recipe (Pinterest, maybe?) but I'm calling it that for a lack of better title.  She gave me a rough idea of the ingredients, and this is what I came up with.  It was easy and a major hit with the whole fam!  Also, you may notice there is no picture.  It was just that good.  Try it out.  It's yum.



RECIPE: Dena's Cheesy Chicken Dip

Ingredients:
3/4 of a rotisserie chicken, shredded
2 bricks cream cheese
2 cans black beans
2 cans Rotel
1 can corn (or frozen, whatev)
2 Tbs minced onion
1/4 tsp chili powder {This gives it a slight but distinguishable kick.}

Directions:
Toss all ingredients together on the stove.  Warm through, until cheese is melted and all are incorporated.  {Would also be a great crock pot dish.}  Serve with tortilla chips.  Enjoy!

lasagna soup

This recipe is not mine in any way. I saw it on Studio5, loved it, and "brought it home" with me. I really do love this soup. It's a hearty soup, full of wonderful goodness. It's rediculously easy (a few cans of this, a couple of these, add this mix and BOOM). I make it fairly often and love it each time. Hats off to you, Ms. Cherise Cragun!

RECIPE: Lasagna Soup

Ingredients:

1 lbs. Italian Sausage
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 pkg. Lasagna Dinner Mix (Hamburger Helper)
5 cups water
2 cans corn, undrained
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tlbs parmesan cheese
3 small zucchinis, chopped

Directions:

Brown sausage with onion and drain. Add lasagna sauce mix (not noodles), water, tomatoes, corn and cheese. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add noodles and zucchini. Cook 10 more minutes or until zucchini is done. Serve with shredded Parmesan cheese.

Serves: 12

Calories: 389

*Photo courtesy of Studio5.