Chicken Enchilada Soup

Ok so I know I have been MIA, but I had to share this recipe I found on pinterest. This is not the original recipe, as I have made it my own, but it is DELICIOUS!!! Not to mention it is SUPER easy!!! Hope you guys enjoy. Updates on our life coming soon.

Chicken Enchilada Soup

1 can Rotel tomatoes

1 small can whole kernel corn

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 can enchilada sauce

1 can cream of chicken soup


1 1/2 cups milk


2 chicken breasts

Ground red pepper to taste

In crock pot place, Rotel tomatoes, corn, onion, and bell pepper. Place 2 chicken breasts on top of mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together enchilada sauce and soup. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Pour sauce mixture over ingredients in crock pot. Cover; cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Remove chicken and cut or shred into bite sized pieces. Add chicken back into soup. Top with cheese and serve with tortilla chips.

Mississippi to Atlanta via Birmingham

Last Wednesday I headed south to pick up my nephew, and made a few stops along they way. Wednesday I went to Spanish Fort to stay with my sweet friend from high school Courtney. We had so much fun catching up! I almost never make it over to that area which means I rarely get to see Court. I LOVED IT!

Thursday I headed over to Mississip. I hit ALL my favorite spots. I started with lunch at Manhattan Grill! It was AMAZ as always. Then a stop by Realizations and Lee Tracy (had to get a little shopping in). Thursday night I had dinner at Scranton's with more sweet high school friends Ashley and Brandi. It is crazy to see how our lives have changed in the past 14 years (I know I am dating myself). I love these girls, and when I am with them I feel so myself. It makes me so happy!!!

I spent the night with my brother and his family Thursday, and it was great to catch up with the fam too. My niece, McKenzie has changed to much in the past year, she had really opened up from the shy little girl she was. Not to mention she is absolutely beautiful! Wish I had a pic. Friday morning I played with Kenzie and Drew (nephew), then we headed to my all time fav for lunch, Edd's!!! If you are ever in Pascagoula or surrounding area you MUST go to Edd's. Best chili cheese burger EVER! After all that shopping, visiting, and shopping, Drew and I headed back to Bham. He told me his favorite food is fried rice, so Rick and I took him to P.F. Chang's Friday night then we rested for our big weekend in Atlanta. Saturday we woke up and headed to Atl, checked into the hotel, walked around the city for a while, hit up Rick's fav place, Taco Mac for pre-game wings, then it was time to get ready for the Braves game. Drew is a very talented baseball player, and LOVES MLB. So Rick and I being the super cool aunt and uncle we are took him to his first MLB game! We had great seats and he loved it.

Sunday was Six Flags day! It was sweltering hot, but SO MUCH FUN!!! This was Rick's first trip to Six Flags, and he may have enjoyed it more than 15 year old Drew.

Doesn't he look just like me? I can not believe he is so big!! He was born when I was in 11th grade, and it makes feel so old that he is 15 now and going to my high school.

Rick and I really enjoyed spending the weekend with Drew. He is a GREAT kid, very polite, thankful, and absolutely beautiful! We had so much fun with him, and are so proud he is our nephew. Needless to say I had a much needed week of great family, great friends, and great food! This all made my heart happy!!!

EDD's = FABULOUS

Those of you from Pascagoula, or that have ever been there, know about Edd's! This place is AWESOME! It is anyone from Goula's first stop when you pull in town. They have the BEST chillicheese burgers you have ever put in your mouth! I flippin love them, extra pickles, add mayo! I can't express to you how good these things are. I usually call my parents as I am eating to rub it in, and they usually hang up on me. Edd's has been there for a million years, and hopefully will be there for a million more. So if you are ever in Goula, or just passing through, I STRONGLY suggest a pit stop. Oh, and no credit or debit cards for you out-of-towners, check or cash.

Dinner @ Brio

Rick and I went to dinner @ Brio Thursday night and it was FABULOUS! I had the LASAGNA BOLOGNESE AL FORNO, and when they brought it out it was HUGE! I was almost embarrassed. The plate was at least 2 feet long. Enough food for at least 3 people. I loved this place, and would highly recommend date night there.

Tuesday Night Dinner

I went to dinner at Grey House Grille @ SOHO Square in downtown Homewood last night and it was GREAT! I had Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallions finished with a portobello mushroom bordelaise, mashed potatoes and asparagus. YUMMY!

Tom's Chicken Spaghetti

I went over to my good friend from ole Pascagoula High School c/o '97, Tom's house for Chicken Spaghetti & a LOST party. It was all fun, entertaining, until the show came on, and everyone was in a trance. Since I don't watch lost, I decided to take it to the house. Pretty sure they didn't even notice that I was gone. While we were there, Lilly played with Tom's dog Marlin, and chased his cat. Good times. THANKS TOM!