King Ranch Chicken

 

      Once again stuck in the RV doesn't have to be prison.  We are waiting patiently (?) for our parts and I am enjoy being in front of the stove again. This is a favorite of ours, adapted to a smaller RV size (2qt) crockpot.  It is an old ranch recipe from the famous King Ranch in South Texas.  Easy to make, and very good eating.  Another great example of comfort food. 

2 cups chicken (I use boneless thighs)

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 (10 oz.) can cream of chicken soup

1/2 (10 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup

1/2 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (ROTEL)

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon chili powder

6 (6-inch) fajita-size corn tortillas

1 cup (8 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar

      Stir together first 8 ingredients. Tear tortillas into ragged 2" pieces; layer one-third of tortilla pieces in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Top with one-third of mixture, layer chicken, and a handful of cheese. Repeat layers twice.

Sous cheff'n 

Ready to fire it up

      Cover and cook on LOW 3 1/2 to 5 hours or until bubbly and edges are golden brown.  Uncover and cook on high 30 more minutes.    Always good served with biscuits.

Ready to serve

Plated, ready to eat

"The chicken is gone, but you can still smell it, but it's nothing like it was" 

James Reed 

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