King Ranch Chicken Recipe
Breast of chicken is layered with Corn Tortillas, Cheese, Spices and Chilies, and covered in Cheddar Cheese.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
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Combine the Filling
In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, sautéed vegetables, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Layer the Dish
In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, place a layer of corn tortillas on the bottom. Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of tortillas topped with the remaining chicken mixture and the last cup of cheddar cheese.
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Bake
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Serve
Let the King Ranch Chicken cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious layered dish!