THRIVE Chicken Verde Wonton Tacos

I love Mexican Food.  If I could I would eat Tacos and Enchiladas everyday.  When I saw this recipe at The Girl Who Ate Everything, I knew I had to try it using THRIVE, and I wasn't disappointed!  I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

• 1 Cup THRIVE Chopped Chicken
• 1/4 Cup THRIVE Corn
• 2 Cups hot Water
• 2 Tbsp. THRIVE Sour Cream Powder
• 1 Tbsp. hot Water
• 1/4 Cup Salsa Verde 
• 1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Cumin
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 2 Tbsp. THRIVE Green Onions
• 3 Tbsp. THRIVE Monterey Jack Cheese (rehydrated)
• 3 Tbsp. THRIVE Cheddar Cheese (rehydrated)
• 16-18 Wonton Wrappers

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.

Mix the chicken, corn and 2 Cups hot water in a small bowl and set aside for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream powder with 1 Tbsp. hot water, until smooth.  Mix in salsa verde, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.

Drain any extra water from the chicken and corn.  Pour sauce over the chicken and corn and stir until combined.  (If you want to make the filling ahead of time, cover the bowl and place it in the Fridge until you are ready to make your Tacos)

Spoon 1 Tbsp. of the chicken mixture onto each wonton.  Sprinkle cheese evenly over the chicken.
Rub water on two corners of the Wonton Wrapper with your finger.  Bring those two corners together and push together until they stick.

Place the Wonton Tacos on the baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes until the wontons start to brown.  Watch carefully so they don't burn.

Chicken Rice Soup

Fall is one of my favorite times of the years because I get to start making soup as much as I want again.  Here is one of my all time favorites made easier with THRIVE!

• 2 cups diced chicken or THRIVE Chopped Chicken
• 3 cups hot water 
• 1 1/2 cups THRIVE Rice
• 1/2 cup THRIVE Carrots
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup THRIVE Chopped Onions (freeze dried)
• 1 1/2 cups THRIVE Celery
• 4 cups Water
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup THRIVE Flour
• 8 cups water
• 2 Tbsp. THRIVE Chicken Bouillon
• 2 cups Milk
• Salt and Pepper to taste

1. If you are using THRIVE Chopped Chicken, place the chicken in a bowl and add 3 cups hot water.  Stir and set aside.  
2. Cook rice according to directions
3. In a large pan combine carrots and 3 1/2 cups water.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 6 min.  Remove from heat and add the celery and onions and let sit.  
4. In a large pot, melt the butter and then blend in the flour.  Add 8 cups water, bouillon, and milk and stir still smooth.
5. Drain any excess water from the chicken and the vegetables and add to the soup.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

Chicken Enchiladas

Here is another great recipe that was inspired by one of my favorite recipe blogs  - Mels Kitchen Cafe.  If you like enchiladas, you'll love these.

• 1/4 Cup THRIVE Freeze Dried Chopped Onions
• 1 Tbsp. THRIVE Red and Green Bell Peppers
• 1/4 Cup hot Water
• 1 tsp. Oil
• 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. Chili Powder
• 2 tsp. Cumin
• 3 tsp. Sugar
• 3 Cups Water
• 1/2 Cup THRIVE Tomato Powder
• 2 Cups shredded cooked Chicken or 2 Cups THRIVE Chopped Chicken
• Salt
• 1 Cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 C shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
• 10-12 Flour or Corn Tortillas

If you are using THRIVE Chicken add 1 3/4 cups hot water to the chicken and let sit for 10-15 minutes while you make the sauce.  Mix onions, peppers, and 1/4 cup hot water in a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.  Heat oil in pan and add onions and peppers.  Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes.  Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and sugar.  Cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly.  Add 3 C. water, Tomato Powder, and shredded chicken or THRIVE Chicken.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.  

Now separate the sauce from the chicken by straining it, pressing any extra liquid out.  Set the chicken aside.  Pour the sauce back into the pan.  Salt to taste.  Heat the sauce until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.   

Heat oven to 400 F.  Stir 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese into chicken.  Salt to taste.  Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken evenly down the center of each tortilla.  Tightly roll the tortillas and lay seam-side down in a greased 9x13 inch pan.

Pour the sauce evenly over the top of the enchiladas and top with the remaining cheese.  Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.  Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese browns.  Remove from the oven and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Chicken Crescent Wreath

One of my quick family favorites just got even easier with THRIVE food!

• 2 pkgs. refrigerated Crescent Rolls
• 1 C. THRIVE Broccoli
• 2 T. THRIVE Freeze Dried Onions
• 2 T. THRIVE Red & Green Bell Peppers (optional)
• 1 C.THRIVE Chopped Chicken
• 1 5 oz. can Water Chestnuts, chopped
• 1- 1 1/2 C. Cheddar Cheese or THRIVE Cheddar Cheese (rehydrated)
• 1 can cream on chicken soup
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350°.  Put broccoli, onions, peppers, and chicken into a bowl with 1 1/4 C. hot water, and let sit for 3 minutes.  On a cookie sheet, arrange crescents in 2 large circles with wide ends overlapping in center and the tips pointing toward the outside.  Drain any excess water from the vegetables.  Stir in water chestnuts, cheese, and soup.  Scoop mixture evenly onto widest end of each crescent.  Fold tips of crescents down over filling and tuck under.  Bake 30-35 min. or until golden brown.

THIRVE Chicken Salad

• 1 1/2 cups THRIVE Chopped Chicken
• 1/2 cups THRIVE Celery
• 1/3 cups THRIVE Chopped Onion (freeze dried)
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• Salt and Pepper to taste

 Combine the chicken, celery, onions, and water in a saucepan  Bring to boil over high heat.  Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 min.  Put the mixture into a colander and let the water drain for about 10 min.  Make sure to get all excess water out.  Put mixture into a bowl and gently fold in mayonnaise.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Chill in the fridge until ready to use.  You can add grapes, nuts, or anything else that you would add to chicken salad to make it a little fancier.