I was born and raised in a border town in Texas and as a result I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Mexican food and enchiladas are right there at the top of my list!  This Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe is one that I came up with when I was in college and I’ve tweaked a few times through the years.  It’s my go to recipe if I need to take a meal to a potluck or other gathering and I also joke that it’s the real reason my husband fell in love with me!  It’s easy to make and kid friendly!  My family loves it!

One of the perks that came with my marriage was a whole lot of yummy new recipes!  We affectionately refer to this Lemon Chicken Saute recipe as “Grandma’s Chicken” at my house because it is a recipe that originally came from my husband’s grandmother who is an awesome cook!  The sauce for this recipe is SO good and the chicken is so tender that you can “cut” it using your fork, which is a plus if you’ve got kids.  In case you’re wondering, it’s kid friendly, too!  My kids love it!

Looking for other great chicken recipes?  Here are a few favorites:

• Bourbon Chicken
• Melt in Your Mouth Chicken
• Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos

If you’re a pinner, make sure you check out my Favorite Recipes board on Pinterest–> Melissa’s Bargains Favorite Recipes on Pinterest

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As I’m writing this, I’m cringing inwardly and laughing at the same time.  You have to understand that I’m not a bacon lover.  In fact, my children had bacon for the first time when we went to IHOP for breakfast one day.  I’ve been known to use bacon bits from time to time in recipes that call for bacon because I can’t bring myself to actually cook it, but that’s pretty much as far as it goes.

I experienced a mixture of horror and shock when I encountered this display on my table at Burger King last summer.  Bacon Sundae?!  Are they serious?

Then, while perusing the list of shakes available for the Sonic Summer of Shakes promotion, I noticed this gem and had to do a double take!  Bacon and chocolate, perhaps I guess?  Bacon and caramel, maybe??  But PEANUT BUTTER AND BACON?  I’m completely lost.  Do people actually order this??

After doing a bit of browsing online, I discovered that this bacon dessert craze is apparently more serious than I thought.  I actually discovered an entire BLOG devoted to bacon dessert recipes that includes treats such as chocolate covered bacon, bacon cookies, and even bacon ice cream.  If you’re a bacon lover (or you just can’t help yourself and want to check it out), you can see it here–> Bacon dessert recipes

Foodgawker has an entire BOARD devoted to bacon dessert recipes including bacon caramel popcorn and bacon pecan pie.  Check it out if you dare here–> Foodgawker Bacon Desserts

I even discovered entire Pinterest boards devoted to bacon desserts?  Someone help me understand, please?!

Here were some of the highlights:

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Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes

Mini Bacon Cheesecake (this one is from The Food Network!)

Pancakes and Bacon Cake with Maple Buttercream (do you know anyone with a birthday coming up?)

Peanut Butter-Maple Bacon Fudge

Candied Bacon Fudge

Are you a bacon lover?  Have you tried bacon for dessert yet?  What did you think?

I LOVE Mexican food, and any excuse to eat Mexican food works for me, so I’m a fan of Cinco de Mayo!  Here’s a round up of 10 of my favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes!  All of these are kid friendly and quick and easy to throw together!

If you’re a pinner, make sure you check out my Favorite Recipes board on Pinterest–> Melissa’s Bargains Favorite Recipes on Pinterest

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1.  Tomatillo Salsa  – My friend Kim introduced me to this recipe several years ago and it is AWESOME and perfect for sharing at get togethers!

2.  Slow Cooker Stacked Green Chicken Enchiladas – My dad has been making a stacked green enchiladas recipe for years.  I took it and simplified it because you make the bulk of it in the slow cooker!

3.  Slow Cooker Black Bean & Chicken Burritos – This is my knock of version of the burritos they serve at Cafe Rio because we LOVE their food and don’t have one anywhere near us unfortunately!  These are so easy to make because you basically just dump all of these ingredients in your slow cooker and let them cook all day!  It’s also great to serve if you’re having a get together!

4.  Tasty Baked Tacos  – I originally found this idea on Pinterest and adapted it for my family. It has become a favorite and I love it because it’s easy to throw together on nights when I don’t really feel like cooking!

5.  Chicken Ranch Tacos – This is another recipe I originally discovered on Pinterest.  It’s great when you need a Mexican food “fix” but don’t have much time to cook because you just dump everything in the slow cooker!  Plus, the leftover shredded chicken makes a great filler for enchiladas or chimichangas!

6.  Slow Cooker Chicken tortilla soup – My kids LOVE this recipe and love being able to add their own “extras” to it before eating!  This is another recipe that’s fun and easy to serve if you’re having a group of people over!

7.  A-Mazing Chicken Avocado Enchiladas – I can’t say enough great things about this yummy recipe!  If you love avocados and love enchiladas, you’ll be licking your plate clean!

8.  Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole  – My sister introduced me to this recipe several years ago.  It’s easy to throw together if you’re craving enchiladas, but don’t have a lot of time to make them and it’s kid friendly, too!

9.  Slow Cooker Chile Colorado Burritos – The picture does NOT do this justice.  These burritos are seriously SOO yummy!

10.  Sweet Potato Foil Pack Tacos – I know it sounds a bit strange, but these are seriously SO yummy!  Even my picky eaters love them, and it’s a great way to get your kids to eat sweet potatoes!

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