Bing images ~ mine doesn't have corn in it.....
I was having a little trouble finding my recipe for King Ranch Chicken, so I was looking online for it. I did find my own recipe (my Mom gave me a ladies club cookbook, of which I don't recall the name of, unfortunately), and my recipe is definately superior. If you've never tried it, here's the recipe:
King Ranch Chicken
One 3 lb chicken, cut up (I use 4 chicken breasts-skinless & boneless)
1 med onion, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
2 tsp salt (although I don't put any in mine, because the soup & cheese have plenty of salt)
One 10 oz can cream of chicken soup
2/3 cup canned tomatoes with chile (Rotel)
1/2 tsp instant coffee ~ this is the secret ingredient. Do Not Omit!!
12 corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 in. strips
2 cups cheese grated (cheddar, or a mixture of cheddar & whatever...)
1 cup onion, chopped
**Cook chicken in simmering salted water, seasoned w/onion & celery until chicken is tender. RESERVE 1 1/2 cups of the broth. Skin & bone chicken (see, that's why I use the chicken breast, it's easier) & cut into bite-size pieces. To make sauce, combine chicken broth, soup, tomatoes & instant coffee. Heat & season to taste. In buttered baking dish, layer chicken, tortillas, cheese, onion & sauce. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
Bake for 1 hour at 400 degrees. Serves 8
This recipe has a bit of preparation, so I usually make it on the weekend (like Sunday dinner). You could cook & chop the chicken the day before & then finish & cook on a week night (unless you are blissfully free during the week ~ retired, or something).
I love this recipe, so wanted to share.
Love, 365
P.S. It's even better as leftovers!
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