Hello everybody, it is Louise, welcome to my recipe page. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, king ranch chicken casserole. One of my favorites. For mine, I am going to make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is one of the most well liked of recent trending foods in the world. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It’s simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. They are nice and they look fantastic. King Ranch Chicken Casserole is something which I have loved my whole life.
Use Our Step-By-Step Guide To Cook Simple and Delectable Meal Plans. King Ranch Chicken Casserole When it comes to covered dish suppers, potlucks, or even busy weeknights, Southerners know that King Ranch Chicken reigns supreme. The familiar combination of pulled chicken, spicy green chiles, corn tortillas, and creamy canned soup takes us back to a dining table, surrounded by our loved ones.
To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have king ranch chicken casserole using 12 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make King Ranch Chicken Casserole:
- Prepare 6 medium button mushrooms sliced
- Prepare 3 stalks of celery sliced
- Take 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10 3/4 oz)
- Make ready 1/2 cup grated cheddar or fiesta mix cheese
- Make ready 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Take 1 can Rotel brand tomatoes (10 oz, other tomatoes with chilies may be substituted)
- Take 6 to 8 corn tortillas
- Make ready salt & pepper
- Prepare 2 tbsp butter
- Prepare 2 clove garlic mined (small or to taste)
- Take 1 chicken thigh & leg quarter
- Get water
Though not an invention of the historic King Ranch in Texas—it's more likely the creation of a ladies. Over the holidays I visited my brother in Texas. I'm always enamored by the vast variety of regional specialties found in Texas. Adapted from The Pastry Queen, by Rebecca Rather.
Instructions to make King Ranch Chicken Casserole:
- Prep is 20 minutes, but you'll need 40 minutes to an hour for baking.
- Place the chicken into a sauce pan with enough water to cover it. Salt & pepper the water well. I like to add some garlic or onion too. Bring to a boil & cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Set aside & let the chicken cool. Retain liquid in a bowl. When the chicken has cooled shred the meat off of the bone. Discard bones & skin.
- In a frying pan sauté the celery, mushrooms, & garlic in the butter until tender & fragrant. This can be done while the chicken cooks.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a mixing bowl. Add the condensed soup undiluted, chicken, Rotel tomatoes, & red pepper flakes (optional). Fold the ingredients together.
- Prepare an 8x8 pan or similar baking dish. Preheat oven to 350°F Fahrenheit.
- Dip each corn tortilla into the broth reserved from the chicken. Then make a single layer in the pan. (As you would for lasagna) Then place 1/2 of the chicken mixture onto the tortillas, spread evenly. Repeat steps for another layer of tortillas & mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Then remove foil, sprinkle with cheese & continue to bake for 20 to 30 more minutes or untli center is hot. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
The King Ranch Chicken Casserole hails from Texas and is considered by some Texans to be the state casserole dish of Texas. Many (if not most) of you have probably heard of the King Ranch. And while the King Ranch has a fascinating and storied history, King Ranch Chicken Casserole seems to be a tribute in name only, with no record of it being historically connected to the actual cattle ranch in any way. King Ranch Casserole is the ultimate comfort food your whole family will crave! If you've never enjoyed King Ranch Casserole before, prepare for a new family favorite!
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