Authentic Mexican Recipes Equal Good, Old Fashioned Goodness By Annie Dubois At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

When it comes to authentic Mexican recipes, you can expect good, old fashioned goodness in every bite. With the popularity of Tex-Mex cuisine across the globe, you can get a wonderful combination of Tex-Mex and this wonderful cuisine that is filled with healthy stuff we all depend on to keep our families and friends safe and healthy. Good, old fashioned healthy is what each bite will be, and the best thing is that these taste absolutely delicious!

Take this King Ranch Chicken Casserole straight from one of the largest ranches in Southern Texas. This is an original recipe with a few things added for convenience, but the taste is something you will not forget anytime soon.

When preparing this delicious piece of southern comfort, be sure to gather all the ingredients beforehand. You will want to insure the chicken has been cooked thoroughly! Also, be sure to include the right type of onions for your taste. You can add more onion if you like as well! The best thing about this authentic Mexican recipe is that it is easily customizable to fit you and your family’s needs. Just make what you need be that more or less!

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

8- 8” corn tortillas, divided
Chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1- 14oz can cream of chicken soup
1- 14oz can cream of mushroom soup
1 tbsp chili powder
3 to 4 pound fryer, cooked, boned and diced
1- 12oz pkg shredded American cheese
1- 10oz can chopped tomatoes & green chilies (Ro-Tel if available)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F. In a 10x14 inch greased casserole oven dish, layer half the tortillas dipped in hot chicken broth, just long enough to soften. In a skillet, sauté onion & bell pepper in butter. Stir in soups, chili powder and diced chicken. Pour half the mixture over the dipped tortillas, then half the shredded cheese. Repeat layers: tortillas, mixture & cheese ending by pouring the tomato-green chilies over the top.

Bake for 40-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. This casserole may be frozen and reheated! If freezing, be sure to wrap appropriately, or use an appropriate sized glass dish with lid.

Tip: this casserole might be the best-loved recipe in Texas.

Historical fact: The King Ranch may be the most famous spread in America and the largest ranch in the US established in 1853. Today, the ranch covers more than 800,000 acres in South Texas. Inasmuch as King Ranch has been a historic innovator in the fields of farming and ranching, the ranch has also made an indelible mark as a true innovator in environmental stewardship.

When it comes to authentic Mexican recipes, you will definitely find this chicken casserole a favorite. You can make it ahead and freeze it or you can make it the day you plan on serving. What you need will be there thanks to a recipe that is built to suit. In fact, you may be surprised at just how easy this is to make, but you will find that the taste makes it all worthwhile.

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