PDA

View Full Version : King Ranch Chicken


lisalewis@firstplace
April 11th, 2007, 07:45 AM
Serves: 10

Exchanges: 3 meats, 2 breads, 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 milk, 1/2 fat

Ingredients:
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, torn into strips
8 oz. cooked chicken, diced
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 chicken broth cubes
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 cup skim milk (minus 2 Tbsp.)
1 cup water
1/2 cup canned mushrooms, drained, sliced
2 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chilies
1/4 cup chopped onions
4 oz. grated low-fat cheddar cheese

Preparation:
Layer 1/2 of tortilla strips and chicken in a 13x9” dish sprayed with non-stick spray. Repeat layer. In saucepan, combine flour, salt, chicken cubes and tomato paste. Gradually add milk until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in water, mushrooms, chilies, and onion. Pour sauce over chicken and tortilla. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. Bake covered at 300 degrees for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.

nursemom
February 7th, 2008, 06:39 AM
What could I substitute for the mushrooms? I HATE mushrooms! :(
Or should I just leave them out?
Marlene/AZ

iteachk
May 29th, 2008, 03:25 PM
I don't like mushrooms either. Yuck! Try adding sauted green or red bell peppers. Peppers go well with any Mexican style dish like this.