KING RANCH CHICKEN (COTTON COUNTRY COLLECTION COOKBOOK)
The cookbook is the publication of the Junior Charity League of Monroe, Louisiana. This is great for OAMC--you can even OAMC it in stages...broth, chicken, vegetables. In my family it is the go-to funeral covered dish, the dish we bring when a relative of a family friend dies. I alter it a bit from the recipe, and to me (even though it may not be the "authentic" or "original" King Ranch Chicken) it is the ONLY King Ranch Chicken! There are some on here that are close to the recipe, but there always seems to be a difference in the layering/mixing of ingredients. The cookbook lists it as "A Mexican party must!" Below is the text of the recipe (with my few variations in parentheses or in notes). Preparation time includes the making of the stock, etc.
Provided by JanieTeachGal
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h30m
Yield 1 casserole, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Boil hen (leg quarters) until tender in water seasoned with onion, celery, salt and pepper.
- Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and reserve all stock. (I usually freeze the chicken until ready to make the casserole and freeze the stock in separate containers to use not only for this recipe but all recipes that I use that involve chicken stock/broth.).
- Chop onion and bell pepper (or remove the frozen stuff from the freezer), combine soups (I usually put in the chili powder and garlic salt in this step because otherwise the putting together of the casserole gets messier), and grate cheese (see above note in ingredients).
- Just before putting casserole together, soak the frozen tortillas in boiling chicken stock until wilted. (You will probably need around 10-12 tortillas for the batch. They do not need to soak very long, or they will become mush!).
- Start layering casserole in a 9x12 inch baking dish (or a disposable aluminum casserole pan) in this order: Tortillas "dripping with stock", chicken, onion, bell pepper, sprinkling to taste with chili powder and garlic salt (see above note), soup mixture and cheese. Repeat the layers, being sure the tortillas are ozzing (I know it's a typo, but that typo is one of the reasons why I love this recipe) with the stock.
- Cover the casserole with the Rotel tomatoes and all the juice.
- Juices in the casserole should be about half of the depth of the dish, if not add a little more stock.
- May be made and frozen several days ahead (or make two and freeze one), but always make at least one day ahead and refrigerate so that the flavors will blend.
- Bake casserole uncovered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes (It may take a bit longer). Serves 8 to 10.
- Secret: a well-seasoned stock.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.1, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 204.6, Sodium 1471.3, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 46.8
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Thomas Petrin
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Chara Torres
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I like to serve it with a side of rice and beans.
Jaylah Chavarria
[email protected]This is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. It's so warm and cheesy, and it's perfect for a cold night. I usually serve it with a side of salad.
Ssekirembeka Simon
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Yousaf Safi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend and then use it to make this dish during the week. It's quick and easy, and it's always delicious.
Janet Quansah
[email protected]I've never made King Ranch Chicken before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Great Leer
[email protected]This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
Ahsan Aslam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors are all so well-balanced and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Boahen Adu
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, but I still enjoyed this dish. I used tofu instead of chicken and it turned out great. The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the tortillas were the perfect vehicle for all of it.
Gabriel Cardona
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy sauce and the chicken, and they didn't even notice the vegetables.
Pancho Villa
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking me for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.
Awhitia Takuira
[email protected]This recipe was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best King Ranch Chicken he's ever had. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.
Chekwube
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different King Ranch Chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
sindhuli Marin
[email protected]This is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. It's so warm and cheesy, and it's perfect for a cold night. I usually serve it with a side of salad.
Carolyn Gayle
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
RS RASEL
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend and then use it to make this dish during the week. It's quick and easy, and it's always delicious.
Paul Luckett
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I like to serve it with a side of rice and beans.
Md Riyazj
[email protected]My family loved this recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, the sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the tortillas were the perfect vehicle for all of it. This is definitely a keeper!