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Taste great! It's even better the next day. I used flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas, I used shredded Mexican blend cheese instead of cheddar. Turned out great. I will fix it again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Heather375"},"reviewBody":"
Amazing meal. Husband, boys, and I loved it. I questioned at first with the peppers for the younger kids but my 9 year old went up for seconds. Definitely going to make it again and have the younger kids eat it too. Definite hit. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JGa2595176"},"reviewBody":"Delicious meal, very hearty and everyone enjoyed (including the kids!) I will say it took a little while to pull together. But worth the time and makes quite a bit. Served with crunchy tortilla chips and had a topping bar with sour cream, guac, shredded lettuce, etc. Yum!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Victoria727"},"reviewBody":"Made this for Christmas Eve supper. My husband is from Texas and has had this many times before. It was my first time making it and it turned out great! The only thing I would change next time is adding more corn tortillas. I definitely went back for seconds! Yummy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"nesta85way"},"reviewBody":"My husband complained it was soupy. Were I to make it again, I would drain the tomatoes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-10-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Daryl328"},"reviewBody":"Really fantastic! It is pretty easy to make and so delicious! I cooked it quite a bit longer to reduce the liquid - probably about 30 minutes. It is a great comfort food dish, possibly the best dish I've ever made. I thought the tortilla strips would be goopy but they were fine. The look isn't great - it was still fairly soupy even after cooking, but the taste was out of this world! I call it \"Texas Lasagne!\"","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBike"},"reviewBody":"Great Cassarole\nBeen wanting to try this recipe. It was great and probably would be better if I didn't forget the onions. Used mushroom soup and drained the Rotel. I noticed that the tortilla stuck to the bottom of pan and it was kind of soupy. I think shredding the chicken is better than chunks. Everyone like it. One of thing I did different was to put garlic in the the peppers and celery. It didn't matter it was great. I need to perfect some things next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBucket"},"reviewBody":"This was a great recipe! I agree with \"Kimosaabe\" - \"Sunny\" should pretty much keep quiet and not leave reviews or ratings on things they have never tried. If you just want to complain & be ignorant, do it on Facebook - we don't need you on here!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanHammer"},"reviewBody":"Yes, I've made it many times. :) This is the famous King Ranch Casserole from South Texas and it's well known and loved by millions - delicious! It's easily adapted to personal tastes, such as mild or original Rotel tomatoes, shredded or cubed chicken, cream of celery or cream of mushroom, etc.. Chili powder is optional. So good and perfect with a side of guacamole. Thank you, Kendra!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedHat"},"reviewBody":"Made this many times over the years. In Texas, where it originated, the recipe goes by \"King Ranch Chicken.\"","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeProcessor"},"reviewBody":"I have made this for the last 35 years and it was always a big hit. The only difference is back then it did not have cream of celery soup. Awesome recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-01-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Venki766"},"reviewBody":"
Very nice <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBucket"},"reviewBody":"I have made this for years now only I use regular cream of chicken and celery soup for a better taste","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedMustache"},"reviewBody":"I halved the recipe and used only one can of soup, half can of the tomatoes with green chilis and only 1-1\/2 tsp chili powder. That was plenty of heat for us.Very good dinner.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-02-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanLocomotive"},"reviewBody":"I made this a few weeks ago and WOW!I don't know why some reviews say dull and no flavor because with in 5 minutes of hitting the table it was gone. Lots of flavor. Their taste buds must be dead. Loved this and I am making this again tonight. Making 2 this time as they seemed not to get enough last time. LOLThank you so much!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCoffee"},"reviewBody":"Terrific with flour tortillas! This dish has just the right amount of spice!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-04-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueFlame"},"reviewBody":"I sure did enjoy this casserole. I didn't have canned soups so I just added 1 c each of milk and broth with 1\/3 c of flour. I had on hand only canned tomatoes so that's what I added. Reduced the chili powder. It was perfect for us. Probably not as creamy. I just wrote this review to let others know that you can still make this casserole even if you don't have canned soup","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPumpkin"},"reviewBody":"This is = to 9 pts. on Weight Watchers. A good dinner meal with a salad and vegetable.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-04-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueElephant"},"reviewBody":"I prepared this recipe tonight and it was a huge hit. DH said it was a keeper. It is a very easy recipe to prepare and is very tasty. I used the mild Rotel tomatoes instead of the hotter original Rotel. 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