Busy night? Serve up #DinnerIn15 @MapleLeafPrime Chicken Tex Mex Soup!

I need a fast meal to feed my two teens, Hubby and myself, and I need it now! 

Tick Tock goes the voice in my head ... Tick Tock ... Change that Tick Tock to Tex Mex, cause soup's on!
What is easier or more satisfying than a hearty almost made from scratch soup and toast fingers to dip!

Tex Mex Chicken Soup #DinnerIn15

Serves 4 

Ingredients:

• A package of chicken noodle soup mix
• 1 1/2 cups of Maple Leaf Prime Oven Roasted Chicken Strips  (chopped into 1 inch pieces)
• 1 cup of cooked rice
• 1 1/2 cups of drained mixed beans
• 1 1/2 cups - 2 cups of prepared salsa
• 1/2 cup of frozen corn (optional)
• dollop of sour cream to top soup with
• 4 toasted slices of Villaggio Bread  cut into fingers, or tortilla chips to dip into your soup

Directions: 

1. Bring 1 litre of water to a boil. 
2. Whisk in soup mixture.
3. Once soup mixture is fully incorporated, add the rice, salsa, beans, frozen corn, and Maple Leaf Prime chicken. 
4. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the ingredients are heated through.
5. Divide the soup into 4 bowls.
6. Add a dollop of sour cream in top of each bowl of soup.
7. Service with toast fingers and tortilla chips to dip.

For an Italian style variation to this recipe substitute salsa with drained diced tomatoes, and top with Parmesan cheese. 

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Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about Dinner In 15.

Note: I was compensated to review Maple Leaf Prime Chicken Strips. The recipe I chose, and my opinions are my own based on personal experience with this product and brand. 

TIPS AND IDEAS FROM THE KITCHEN OF CATHY: MEDITERRANEAN WRAP

Today I am sharing with you my version of the oh so popular Mediterranean Wrap. A quick, easy to make, healthy, and budget conscious meal or snack your family will love!

INGREDIENTS:

• Large Wraps
• Hummus
• Feta Cheese
• Italian Style Salad Dressing 
• French's Fried Onions
• Shredded Lettuce
• Diced Tomatoes
• Cubed Cucumber
• Olives (optional)

This wrap couldn't be any easier!

In a bowl mix together the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and salad dressing (go light on the salad dressing so wrap isn't soggy) Spoon hummus onto the wrap. Add the mixed ingredients. Top with fried onions. 

It's a wrap! Mediterranean Wrap that is. 

This is a favourite evening snack and lunch option for my teens! 

Please let me know how you liked it in the comments section. I would love your feedback.

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about Mediterranean Wraps.

Note: I have not been compensated in any way for this post, and all opinions are my own.