KING RANCH CHICKEN (MEXICAN
CHICKEN)
 
1 lg. hen or fryer
2 tbsp. oil
1 chopped onion
1 chopped green pepper
1 (8 oz.) tomato and green chilies
1 tsp. chili powder, or more
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
Salt and pepper
1 can cream of mushroom sup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 c. chicken broth
4-5 flour or corn tortillas (flour is best)
4 oz. grated cheddar
4 oz. grated Jack

Boil chicken until tender; cool and debone. Sauce: simmer in skillet 2 tablespoon oil, onion, and chopped pepper until tender. Add tomatoes and green chilies, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and pinch of salt and pepper.

Mix together soups and broth then combine with other ingredients.

Cover bottom of large baking (9 x 14 inch) pan with chicken pieces. Then place a layer of torn tortillas over the chicken. Pour 1/2 the sauce over this - make another layer of chicken and tortillas. Cover with remaining sauce; top with cheese. Cover and bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

 

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