NO SOUP KING RANCH CASSEROLE

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A little more work intensive than the _cream of something soup_ variations, this is an almost-from-scratch Cook's Illustrated tested and tasted version of probably the most famous casserole in Texas. Notable here is the crisping of the tortillas before building the casserole that keeps them from turning to mush during baking.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter
2 onions, finely chopped
2 jalapeno chiles, seeded, ribbed and chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 (10 ounce) cans Ro-Tel tomatoes, not drained (see note)
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro
1 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 1/4 cups Fritos corn chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F Lightly coat both sides of tortillas with cooking spray. Lay tortillas on 2 baking sheets and bake until crisp and browned, about 12 minutes. Cool slightly then break into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large pan oven medium-high heat. Cook the onions, jalapeno chiles and cumin until onions are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Add the Ro-tel tomatoes and juices and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the cream and broth, bring to a simmer and cook until thick, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken pieces and cook for another 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and cheese.
  • Scatter half of the tortilla pieces in the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch baking pan. Spoon half the filling evenly over them. Top with remaining tortilla pieces and filling.
  • Bake until the filling is bubbling, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with Fritos and bake another 10 minutes or until Fritos are lightly browned. Cool casserole for 10 minutes and serve.
  • Make ahead: Casserole can be assembled and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead, excluding Frito topping. When ready to bake, cover with foil and bake about 30 minutes. Remove foil, top with Fritos and bake another 10 minutes.
  • ** Cook's note - if you can't find Ro-tel tomatoes, substitute one 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes and one 4-ounce can diced green chilies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.9, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 96.4, Sodium 474.1, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 26.3

Janeth Sweeney
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker. It turned out great!


Hamza Chudry
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This casserole is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the cheesy, creamy sauce.


BLACK Queen
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I served this casserole with a side of sour cream and salsa. It was a great combination.


David Sichivula
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I topped this casserole with crushed tortilla chips before baking it. It added a nice crunchy texture.


Boody Mohamed
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I added some chopped jalapeños to this casserole for a little spice. It was delicious!


Veryson Marambakudirwa
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I'm not a fan of cream of mushroom soup, so I used cream of chicken soup instead. It was still delicious.


M Md
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This casserole is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can handle it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Piere Sandra
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I love the combination of chicken, corn, peppers, and cheese in this casserole. It's a classic flavor combination that always satisfies.


taha usman777
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Numan Chohan
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I used low-fat cheese and milk in this casserole to make it a little healthier. It was still very tasty.


Tashaun Burke
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I added some chopped vegetables to this casserole for extra nutrition. It was still delicious!


Ombabu Chauhan
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to freeze for later.


ifka gabyaa
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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Roar Abdullah
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's cheesy, creamy, and flavorful.


Suhail Su
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This is my new favorite casserole recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


SHAHMEER SAHB
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Princewill Nkem
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I'm not a huge fan of casseroles, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was moist and tender.


Imran alo Ali
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


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