Chicken Helper, Cheesy Chicken Enchilada, 9.2-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)

In an effort to have something "quick and easy" on hand and as one who basically lives on white meat chicken, I tried this box mix not expecting much more than some flavored rice to accompany my otherwise boring white meat chicken. Since I often buy bulk boneless skinless chicken, frozen, it seems that I never have the forethought to defrost the chicken for a meal. However, I've found that while I cook the frozen chicken in a frying pan, just a tiny drop of oil, on low, it's like steaming the chicken...no additives, just plain chicken. While the chicken is "cooking" I prepare the box mix (without adding the chicken like the box says) - the simmer time on the mix is just about the same time it takes for the chicken to cook - I cube the chicken still in the cooking pan (to ensure it's fully cooked post freezer), toss it into the now finished box mix - saves lots of time as I never have anything defrosted when I need it :)

Like others, I have experimented and added frozen corn (much better than canned I've found) - now my staple in this "mix", plus I sometimes add shredded cheese atop it before serving. I've tried the diced tomatoes and peppers...not a big fan. I always top with a dab of sour cream.

The mix freezes very well and reheats with ease. I tend to add a sprinkling of water when microwaving for some extra moisture in the rice. A leftover favorite is a flour tortilla with the mix, sour cream and a dash of taco sauce.

Friends to whom I've served this mix have been shocked it was indeed a "mix" (that is, when I've confessed!)...not your typical flavorless or overpriced "helper mix"!

Just through basic experimenting, I've also found that adding diced up imitation crab to this 'box mix' creates a great recipe. I then like adding a little chopped up tomato, black beans, and guacamole.

It does not look like a lot from the box, but wow, a little bit of this dish really fills me up. It's definitely a good buy if you have to stretch a meal for a couple of days.

we use this as the base, then besides the chicken, we will also add pasta, spices, veggies, or whatever we have around to make quick cheesy meals