Chicken Tortilla Soup

From The Best Chicken Tortilla Soup.

6¼ hours / 15 min prep

1 (46 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups shredded cooked chicken (I use rotisserie from the deli)
2 anaheim chilies, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1/2 cup diced onions
3-4 large tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (I use the the chipotle flavor)
1/2 teaspoon chipotle peppers (optional)
Garnish
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 avocado, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, pulled from stem
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 cups crushed tortilla chips

1. Throw everything except the garnishes in your crockpot and let it cook on high for 5-6 hours.
2. Dress with garnishes and give it a squeeze of lime (a must:-) and you're good to go!
3. Enjoy!
4. If you are not using a crockpot, saute the garlic and onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil before adding the remaining ingredients.
5. Simmer for at least an hour so that the flavors mix together.

Chicken Chimichangas

All the Tex-Mex goodness without the grease. From Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas.

45 min / 20 min prep

2/3 cup picante sauce or salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin (or taco seasoning)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped with some tops (about 1/4 cup)
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons margarine, melted

1. Mix chicken, picante sauce or salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions.
2. Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold opposite sides over filling. Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Coat generously with melted margarine.
3. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden.
4. Cool 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional cheese and green onion and serve salsa on the side if desired.

Suggestions: Goes well with sour cream, refried beans, Spanish rice, and a salad. Try green chile sauce instead of the picante sauce sometime.