King Ranch Chicken Recipe

Name: King Ranch Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 4 lb. hen; 1 onion; salt and pepper; 1 onion, chopped; 1 or 2 ribs celery; 1 large bell pepper, chopped; 1 can mushroom soup; 1 can cream of chicken soup; 1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated; 1 pkg. frozen tortillas; 1 can Ro-Tel

Servings: persons

3 to 4 lb. hen
1 onion
salt and pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 or 2 ribs celery
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 can mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated
1 pkg. frozen tortillas
1 can Ro-Tel

1
Boil hen until tender in water seasoned with onion, celery, salt and pepper.
2
Cut chicken into bite size pieces and reserve all stock.
3
Chop onion and bell pepper; combine soups and grated cheese.
4
Just before putting casserole together, soak the frozen tortillas in boiling chicken stock until wilted.
5
Start layering casserole in 9 x 12-inch baking dish in following order: tortillas, chicken, onion, bell pepper, soup mixture and cheese. Repeat the layers, being sure the tortillas are oozing with the stock.
6
Cover the casserole with the Ro-Tel tomatoes and all the juice.
7
Juice in the casserole should be about half the depth of the dish, if not, add a little more stock.
8
Make at least 1 day ahead, so that the juices will blend.
9
Bake uncovered at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 to 4 lb. hen, 1 onion, salt and pepper, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, King Ranch Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

King Ranch Chicken

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