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KING RANCH CHICKEN

 

Step 1 - For a campout, do this 1-2 days ahead and freeze the meat in ziplock bags.
3-4 lbs. chicken breasts
2 stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces
2-3 carrots, cut in pieces
cold water, enough to cover chicken in the pot
 
Put all the above ingredients in a large pot.
Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover pot, and cook 1-1/2 hrs.
Remove chicken from broth. Remove meat from bones.
Break into small pieces. Set aside (or freeze for campout).
 
Step 2 - Prepare the following:
12 corn tortillas, torn in quarters
1 box sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green pepper, diced
 
Mix for sauce in a small bowl:
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
1 can Cream of Chicken soup
1 can Rotel Diced tomatoes and Green Chilies, undrained (10 oz.)
 
1 lb. shredded cheddar cheese
 
Step 3 - Assemble the casserole
Line a #12 Dutch oven with heavy duty foil.
Add 1/4 cup water or chicken stock on the bottom.
Layer:
1/2 tortillas
1/2 chicken
1/2 vegetables
1/2 sauce
1/2 cheese
 
Repeat the layers.
Bake at 350-375 degrees about 35 minutes, until bubbly.
 
Makes 6-8 servings.
 
Enjoy!
 
 
 
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