King Ranch Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
4 tbsp butter or 4 tbsp margarine, divided
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt , to taste
1/2 tsp chili powder , to taste
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
2 cups hot chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup chopped onion
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 cup diced sweet red pepper, divided
1 (14 1/2 oz) can tomatoes, drained and cut up
1 cup ripe olives, sliced (optional)
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies
1/2 cup oil , about
1 (9 oz) package corn tortillas, cut in 1/2 inch strips
4 cups cooked chicken, in chunks
12 oz monterey jack cheese, shredded (3 cups)

Directions:

In heavy saucepan, over medium heat, saute garlic in 2 Tbls.
Butter.
Stir in flour, salt, chili powder, cumin and ground red pepper until smooth and well blended.
Gradually add hot broth and half and half.
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth; set aside.
In large skillet, in remaining 2 Tbls.
Butter cook the onion, mushrooms and 1/2 cup red peppers about 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
Add tomatoes, olives, and chilies.
Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until juices have evaporated.
In another skillet heat at least 1/4 inch oil to 375 degrees.
Fry tortilla strips in batches until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; Drain on paper towels.
Set aside.
Spread half the tomato mixture in a greased shallow baking dish.
Layer with 1/2 each tortilla strips, chicken, reserved broth mixture and cheese.
Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
Top with remaining 1/2 cup red peppers.
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes or until bubbly.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1065.58 Kcal (4461 kJ)
Calories from fat	752.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	83.58g	129%
Cholesterol	153.57mg	51%
Sodium	1999.41mg	83%
Potassium	838.9mg	18%
Total Carbs	39.71g	13%
Sugars	3.57g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.38g	14%
Protein	41.92g	84%
Vitamin C	52.4mg	87%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	3.3mg	19%
Calcium	563.8mg	56%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	215.57 Kcal (903 kJ)
Calories from fat	152.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.91g	129%
Cholesterol	31.07mg	51%
Sodium	404.48mg	83%
Potassium	169.71mg	18%
Total Carbs	8.03g	13%
Sugars	0.72g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	14%
Protein	8.48g	84%
Vitamin C	10.6mg	87%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	22%
Iron	0.7mg	19%
Calcium	114.1mg	56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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