that probably isn’t very politically correct…
but that’s what we have always called this dinner.
it probably isn’t even close to mexican.
but it’s good.
it’s really good with rotisserie chicken
but my kids prefer to eat plain boring white square shaped chunks
of cut up chicken breasts.
with minced dried onions.
instead of real chopped onions that would be so much tastier.
after you get these two ingredients together
you top it with velveeta.
does that gross you out?
i’m sorry.
i never claimed to be 1. healthy or 2. gourmet so…velveeta it is.
you are actually lucky i wasn’t using the generic velveeta…nice and cheesy.
even i can barely use that….ugh.
you can use shredded cheese of your own choice instead.
next step is adding the “sauce” soup mixture.
cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup and Ro-Tel tomatoes
all stirred together and poured over chicken and cheese.
this is the “mexican” part i guess.
then you crumble tortilla chips over the entire dish.
(and for some reason i have no photo of this.)
bake it for 30 minutes.
we eat this over rice.
always have.
it’s such a good yummy meal.
growing up i asked for this meal on my birthday every year.
i still love it.
it’s spicy and salty and crunchy and cheesy.
give it a try.
oh man…now i have to find something to make for dinner
and i don’t have the ingredients for this.
i got myself all hungry.
bummer.
recipe is in the sidebar.
Cristina - I just found this recipe last week and tried it tonight…my husband and son loved it! It’s pretty tasty! I might make it with rotissery chicken next time…
One Wired Woman - Geez!! I’m drooling right now!! ~Jill
Peggy Rice - I am telling you when Velveta is not available you want it even more!!! I might live in Paris, but that looks better than anything I’ve seen lately. I am jealous and now hungry…
PamperingBeki - Oh we make this too!! Here it’s called King Ranch Chicken, although I know it’s really nothing like the original King Ranch Chicken recipe.
We also just do ours on the stove top in a big pot, rather than casserole style like you’ve done, but I might try that too.
Brenis - Meg, we made this the other night and it was GREAT!! When i saw it had velveeta and rotel in it, i knew i HAD to make it, as those are 2 of my hubby’s favorites together! LOL This dish was right up his alley.. and he was fallin all over my feet after dinner singing my praises! LOL – I gave YOU the credit, but that didn’t seem to matter to him! haha!! So THANK YOU for a new favorite that i know we’ll be making again and again! 🙂
Camm - Yum….we had it for dinner last night…except we used real onions and I didn’t have any velveeta – so I just layed slice american cheese on top! Thanks!
Suzanne - as rachael ray would say YUMMO!! another recipe to add to my list!
thank you!! love it!
Tiffany - My Mom used to be the executive secretary at Rotel tomatoes and it is based about 1 mile from the Mexican border, does that count in making it authentic? 😉
traci - yum meg. that looks delish!!! i am going to make that because (a) it looks good, (b) i love velveeta and (c) my daughter says that i need to make new things cuz she is getting sick of eating the same meals. well then she can cook. so thanks for sharing!!
Nancy - Yum-O. I’m going to have to try that. I’m in the “closet” when it comes to admitting that I use Velveeta AND like it. It makes the absolute best grilled cheese sandwiches too. Maybe that’s because my mom used it. Takes me right back to childhood.
Jenny - I am guessing velveeta is a type of cheese??! I have never heard of it.
The addition of corn chips would make it very popular in my house.
JimaieMarie - oh YUM!
i have to try this now.
you and your recipes are lifesavers!!!
Lorelei - Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. is it time for lunch yet!?
Can’t wait to try this one! Thanks!
robin bird - i won’t comment on the actual ingredients of your recipe..when you have children to feed i understand that all bets are off as far as following a strictly healthy diet 🙂
stopped by to see the banner and say it is gorgeous!!!!!!
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Julie K. - Yummy. And EASY!
I also love your new blog banner! So summery.
Jennifer P. - Anything with Velveeta has to be tasty :)! Linda (restyled home) says that Velveeta is actually really expensive to buy in Canada—so American gourmet:)!
Love your new header!
Joni - MEG!
Please stop by my page and post your fantastic recipe in the comments section of “Monday Meals”…this looks like a pretty “Cheeky Chef” move! Maybe you’ll win and get the bragging rights for the first week (can you tell I’m desperate for some more recipes on there) wink. Looks delish.
melissa @ the inspired room - oh man, that beats our scrambled egg dinner. WHAT? it was hot out. i was too tired to cook.
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xoxo
happy fourth! i want to see your bathroom. wait, did you see our beach house bathroom? we did a buffet cabinet for the sink. did you ever do the dresser for your sink? i want to see it. now.
Marie - Oh.my.goodness. This is my hubby’s kind of meal. I am definitely going to give it a try. Dang, I got all hungry again and it’s 11:30 p.m.
lulusparkles - i will! looks awesomely delish. thanx
kristin - wow, 10:45 at night and if i had the ingredients in the house, i would make it.
even with velveeta.
: )
Rebecca - Wow, this looks absolutely awesome — and easy. I will definitely try it. I like how in the sidebar it is also typed up so it will be printable. Thanks a lot!!