Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Where’s The Ranch?

King Ranch Chicken.  I fell IN LOVE with this dish when Kara & the fam made this for us after Grant was born.  I mean, the leftovers were finished the very next day and I swear I had dreams about it for weeks on end.  I don’t know if this recipe does Kara’s any justice, but it’s become a staple at our house and we LOVE it!!! I have NO idea why it’s called King Ranch Chicken 'cuz there’s not an ounce of ranch anywhere in this dish!?!?!

KING RANCH CHICKEN

3-4 chicken breasts, cooked & cubed {or shredded}

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can Rotel

1-2 cups cheddar cheese

1 small pkg flour tortillas

***Team Carroll version: I shred the chicken and sometimes I use rotisserie chicken because it’s already cooked!  I use original Rotel & 2 cups of Colby & Monterrey Jack cheese.  I think I use about 4-6 tortillas to line the baking dish.  King Ranch is usually made with corn tortillas, but we prefer flour :)***

 

Preheat oven to 350.  Tear tortillas into small pieces and line the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

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Mix together soups, Rotel, & chicken and evenly pour on top of tortillas.

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Top with cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

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I mean, seriously.  Does this not look UH-mazing or what?!  With a side of salad, french bread, and brownies {what?!}, this is a meal you’ll be sure to fix often!!!

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5 comments:

  1. I am so making this on Sunday! I love king ranch chicken and this looks super good! that wreath is ridiculous! I hope I can replicate!

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  2. I made this and the fiesta chicken for the boyfriend last week. I liked this better...he liked the other one better :)

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  3. King Ranch chicken is named after the famous King Ranch located in south Texas near Kingsville. They fixed it for the ranch hands

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  4. King Ranch chicken is named after the famous King Ranch located in south Texas near Kingsville. They fixed it for the ranch hands

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  5. I go to the university in Kingsville, Tx.
    I have never heard of King Ranch Casserole until I lived there. It's really amazing and now that I have the recipe, I'll be making it a lot :)

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