George Strait'S King Ranch Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
3/4 c. chicken broth
1/2 (10 oz.) can Ro-Tel tomatoes with green chile peppers
4 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned
1 (11 oz.) pkg. corn tortillas, cut into 6 pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb. dried red kidney beans
6 c. water
2 medium onions, chopped
2 ribs celery with leaves, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
ham bone or bacon drippings (if available)
1 lb. or more large smoked link sausage, sliced
optional seasonings: salt, freshly ground pepper, fresh garlic, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, thyme and/or oregano
optional toppings: chopped green onion, jalapeno slices, grated sharp Cheddar cheese and liquid hot sauce

Preparation

Soak beans in water overnight or by the short soak method: Cover beans with water, ring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes, turn off heat, cover and let stand 1 hour.