Mexi Ranch Chicken Food

TEX-MEX CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Put the chips in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground; set aside.
• Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally so you have 4 thin chicken cutlets.
• Set up a breading station with 3 shallow dishes: Stir together the flour, chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the first dish. Beat the eggs in the second dish and add the tortilla chips to the third dish. Coat a cutlet in the flour. Dip in the egg, letting any excess drip off and then press into the tortilla chips. Transfer to a plate and bread the remaining cutlets.
• Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until a piece of the breading sizzles when added to the oil. Add 2 breaded cutlets to the oil, making sure they don't touch each other. Fry until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil to the skillet, heat and then fry the remaining cutlets.
• Evenly spread 1/2 cup salsa on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on top. Pour 1/4 cup of salsa on top of each piece of chicken. Shingle the cheese evenly over the chicken.
• Bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the jalapeno and cilantro.

KING RANCH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Make the soup/tomato mixture, which is very bizarre and might scare you off. But please: Be brave and stick with me through this challenging time. You won't be sorry! In a large bowl, combine the soups and diced tomatoes and chiles. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and chicken broth. Then--this is the time to be strong--stir it all together. Trust me!
• Line the bottom of the baking dish with half of the torn tortillas. Layer on half the chicken. Add half the onion, bell pepper and jalapeno. Sprinkle on half the cheese and pour on half the wacky soup mixture. Then repeat the layers, beginning with the rest of the tortillas, and ending with the rest of the you-know-what.
• Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake until bubbling, another 15 minutes.
• Look at that! Serve it with a salad and a dang hearty appetite.
• To make ahead and freeze: Fold foil over the unbaked casserole and freeze until solid. Then, lift the foil-topped casserole out of the pan, wrap the whole thing in plastic wrap and freeze until needed. When ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap, put the foiled-topped casserole back into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and thaw. Bake at 350 degrees F following the baking instructions above.

MEXICAN KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a large skillet saute the onion and the bell pepper in hot oil over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender. Add the diced chicken to the onion and the bell pepper mixture.
• Add the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, tomatoes and green chilies, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and the black pepper.
• Line a greased 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish; layer one-third of the corn tortillas pieces in the dish.
• Top with one-third of the chicken mixture.Top the chicken mixture with one-third of the cheddar cheese.
• Repeat the layers twice.
• Bake for 1 hour in a 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven.

MEXI-RANCH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with foil; lightly coat foil with nonstick cooking spray.
• On a floured board roll out pizza crust into an 15x11-inch rectangle.
• Divide into four equal pieces and lay one slice of cheese on each section of crust.
• Top each with equal amounts of chilies and chicken strips. Starting at long end of dough, roll up each piece tucking and sealing ends.
• On a piece of wax paper mix tortilla chips and taco seasoning.
• Brush rolls with melted butter and roll in crushed chips mixture, pressing to adhere.
• Transfer to prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix salsa and ranch dressing.
• Remove from oven and serve with salsa mixture for dipping.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH TACO-RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Taco-Ranch Dressing: Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
• Chicken: Mix the taco seasoning, onion powder, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Season the chicken on both sides with the spice mixture and brush with the canola oil. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake until opaque in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Salad: Combine the beans, avocado, tomato, and taco seasoning in a large bowl and toss gently. Add the lettuce, chips, and cilantro. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing and toss, adding additional dressing if necessary. Divide between 2 plates. Slice the chicken and fan on top of the salads. Garnish each with a lime wedge.

CHILI-LIME CHICKEN AND MEXI-RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• To make the Salsa Ranch dressing, mix 1 part ranch dressing with two parts salsa. If you like more dressing, of course, you can increase the amounts, just keep the ratio. Taste as you go to get it to your preference!
• To make the salad, layer the salad ingredients however you prefer your salad to look - make it pretty! The tortilla chips may either be crushed and sprinkled on top or served on the side. Serve with Salsa Ranch dressing. Enjoy!

MEXI-RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix the first 4 ingredients together.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately, or refrigerate for an hour or longer so that the flavor goes through it.
• Enjoy!