King Ranch Chicken Casserole from Southern Living

Name: King Ranch Chicken Casserole from Southern Living
Ingredients: 1 (4 1/2- to 5-lb. ) whole chicken; 2 celery ribs, cut into 3 pieces each; 2 carrots, cut into 3 pieces each; 2 1/2 to 3 tsp. salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of mushroom soup; 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of chicken soup; 2 (10-oz.) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Mexican-style chili powder*; 3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese; 12 (6-inch) fajita-size corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch strips

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"Recipe variations on this Texas-favorite chicken casserole abound simply because it's delicious...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 (4 1/2- to 5-lb. ) whole chicken

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2 celery ribs, cut into 3 pieces each

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2 carrots, cut into 3 pieces each

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2 1/2 to 3 tsp. salt

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2 tablespoons butter

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1 medium onion, chopped

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1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped

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1 garlic clove, pressed

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1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of mushroom soup

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1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of chicken soup

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2 (10-oz.) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained

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1 teaspoon dried oregano

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1 teaspoon ground cumin

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1 teaspoon Mexican-style chili powder*

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3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese

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12 (6-inch) fajita-size corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch strips

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