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King Ranch Casserole Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 T. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and chilis (Rotel)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
2 cups crushed tortilla chips, about 1 bag
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Colby, and Monterey Jack)

Cilantro, chopped for garnish to serve
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325º F.
Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped vegetables and saute 8 minutes or until tender.
Stir in chopped chicken or turkey and next 5 ingredients and simmer together for 2 minutes.
Place 1/2 of crushed chips in bottom of greased 9" x 13" pan. Layer with hot mixture and shredded cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
Bake uncovered 35-45 minutes, until thoroughly heated.
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8-10
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
We always make this around the winter holidays to use the leftover turkey. It's a nice change of pace from holiday food and sandwiches.

 

 

 

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