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"Oklahoma Mexican Chicken"

submitted by
12 GAUGE GOURMET CHEF

SHARON GILLIS
BLACK DIAMOND TRAP CLUB (WA)

PITA is proud to award the title of
12 Gauge Gourmet Chef to SHARON.

Sue Brewer, PITA Secretary

"OKLAHOMA MEXICAN CHICKEN" RECIPE FROM
Sharon Gillis

Ingredients:

2 ½ to 3 Lbs of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

2 Medium onions

1 - Can Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 – Can Cream of Chicken Soup

1- 14 ½ oz. Can of Stewed Tomatoes Mexican Style

1 – 14 ½ oz. Can of Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies

2- Tablespoons of Onion Powder

2 – Tablespoons of Garlic Powder

1 ½ Tablespoons of Chili Powder

½ Teaspoon of Paprika

¾ Cup of Chicken Broth

2 Tablespoons of Parsley Flakes

1 ½ Packages of Yellow Corn Tortillas

2 Lbs of Shredded Mexican Blend Cheeses

1 – 2.25 oz. Can of Sliced Black Olives

1- Small bunch of Green Onions

 One large deep baking dish

Cut chicken breast in to small bite size pieces. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy seasoning salt. In a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of oil cook chicken until done. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towel. In the same skillet cook 2-medium chopped onions until done. Remove onions and set aside.

In a small bowl add the Stewed Tomatoes and Diced tomatoes. Using your hand crush tomatoes and set aside.

In a large bowl add all of the following ingredients:

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Cream of Chicken Soup

Onion Powder

Garlic Powder

Chili Powder

Paprika

Chicken Broth

Parsley Flakes

Now add the tomatoes and mix well and set a side.

Cut Yellow Corn Tortillas in to 4 – quarters.

In the baking dish cover the bottom of the dish lightly with the tomato mixture.

Take half of the tortillas and cover the bottom of the baking dish over the mixture.

Take half the chicken and place over the tortillas.

Take half the onions and place over the chicken spreading them evenly.

Pour half of the tomatoes mixture over the onions and chicken.

Top the layer off with half the cheese.

Now start the process over and make another layer.

Press the last layer of cheese down with your hand lightly for baking. Drain the sliced black olives and place on top of the cheese.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil which has been sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray.

Bake at 350 Degrees for 45 to 60 minutes. Remove foil the last ten minutes of cooking.

Let stand for ten minutes before serving.

Garnishments:

  • Chopped Green Onions
  • Sour Cream
  • Pico de Gallo

Enjoy!


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