Name: King Ranch Chicken Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tsp. vegetable oil; 1 large green pepper; 1 medium onion; 2 clove garlic; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 tsp. ground chipotle chile; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves; 12 oz. wide egg noodles; 1 c. fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 c. light sour cream; 1 c. Mexican-blend cheeses

Step 1Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add green pepper, onion, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, chipotle, and cumin. Heat to simmering, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3While chicken mixture simmers, add noodles to boiling water and cook 5 minutes less than label directs. Drain well; return to pot. To same pot, add chicken, cilantro, sour cream, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring to combine.

Step 4Spread mixture in even layer in glass or ceramic 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked (165 degrees F) and filling is bubbling.

King Ranch Chicken Noodle Casserole

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