King Ranch Chicken

Name: King Ranch Chicken
Ingredients: 1 (3 to 4 lb.) chicken; 2 onions, chopped and divided; 2 ribs celery, chopped; salt and pepper; 1 can cream of chicken; 8 oz. Cheddar cheese; 1 pkg. corn tortillas (12 count); 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; chili powder; garlic salt; 1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 (3 to 4 lb.) chicken
2 onions, chopped and divided
2 ribs celery, chopped
salt and pepper
1 can cream of chicken
8 oz. Cheddar cheese
1 pkg. corn tortillas (12 count)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
chili powder
garlic salt
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)

Directions

1

Boil hen until tender in water seasoned with 1 onion, celery, salt and pepper.
2

Remove chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces. Reserve stock.
3

Combine soups and grated cheese.
4

Just before assembling casserole, soak the tortillas in boiling chicken stock until softened.
5

Start layering casserole in a 9 x 12-inch baking dish in this order:
6

softened tortillas, chicken, onion and bell pepper.
7

Sprinkle to taste with garlic salt and chili powder; add soup mixture.
8

Repeat the layers.
9

Cover the casserole with undrained tomatoes.
10

Bake uncovered at 375° for 30 minutes.