Video:How to Make Little Chicken Ranch Casserole

Transcript:How to Make Little Chicken Ranch Casserole

Hi, I am Gina Miller with About.com Food. Today I am making the best Little Chicken Ranch Casserole in Texas.

History of Chicken Ranch Casserole

The Texas legendary "Chicken Ranch" was operated as an illegal yet "tolerated" house of pleasure from 1905 until 1973 outside La Grange, Texas.

It was established by Miss Jessie Williams, and was the basis for the 1978 Broadway musical hit and later a movie. It was During the Great Depression that the house was named the Chicken Ranch, and began taking "poultry” as the primary source of income.

Needless to say the income from selling the surplus of chickens kept the house in business, and provided countless chicken recipes.

Little Chicken Ranch Casserole Recipe

To make the best Little Chicken Ranch casserole:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Ingredients for the Chicken Ranch Casserole

The ingredients needed for the casserole are:

• 1 tbls olive oil
• 2 tbls chopped garlic
• 1 chopped small onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
• 1/2 cup of chopped parsley
• 2 cups diced tomatoes - drained
• 4 cups of chopped cooked chicken
• 1 lb Medium size Elbow Macaroni
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups of mild white cheddar cheese

Steps to Make Chicken Ranch Casserole

In a skillet sauté together

• 1 tbls olive oil
• 2 tbls chopped garlic
• 1 chopped small onion
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup of chopped red pepper
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 cups diced tomatoes drained
• 4 cups of chopped cooked chicken

Simmer for 30 minutes

In 4 qt pot, bring to boil the elbow macaroni– do not overcook. Drain macaroni and toss into the chicken ranch

In a casserole dish alternate, layers of chicken pasta mixture and cheese, ending with sauce mixture. Cook in oven for 30 min. at 350 degree.

Remove and finish off casserole with cheese, cook an additional 5 minutes till cheese melts. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

The little chicken ranch casserole is all about pleasure.

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