This King Ranch chicken is a casserole made with layers of corn tortillas, creamy chicken, vegetables and cheese, all baked to bubbly perfection. An easy dinner option that's perfect for feeding a crowd!
1 1/2cupsbell peppersfinely diced - can use any color of a combination of colors
2teaspoonsgarlicminced
salt and pepper to taste
1tablespoonchili powder
1/2teaspoonground cumin
210 ounce canscream of chicken soup
110 ounce candiced tomatoes with green chilesdo not drain
4cupsdiced cooked chicken
16corn tortillascut into squares
4cupsshredded cheesecheddar, Monterey jack, or a blend
2Roma tomatoesseeded and diced
2tablespoonscilantro leaveschopped
cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender.
Add the garlic to the pan and cook for one more minute. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
Add the chili powder, ground cumin, cream of chicken soup, can of tomatoes and chicken to the pan. Stir until everything is combined and heated through.
Line the bottom of the dish with 1/3 of the tortillas. Spoon 1/3 of the chicken mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese over the chicken mixture.
Add another layer of tortillas and continue until all the layers have been added, ending with the remaining shredded cheese.
Bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
Let sit for 5-10 minutes, then top with tomatoes and cilantro. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Recipe can be halved and baked in a 9" x 9" square pan for a smaller group.