A hearty and comforting King Ranch Chicken Casserole with chicken, zesty tomatoes and green chiles, corn tortillas, and melted cheddar cheese.
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (10.5-oz.) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10.5-oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10-oz.) can diced tomato and green chiles
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt
2 pinches garlic powder
2 pinches ground black pepper
12 corn tortillas, torn into 1-inch pieces
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp scallions
1.Sauté bell pepper and onion in oil until tender.
2.Stir in chicken and next 7 ingredients; remove from heat.
3.Layer one-third of tortillas, one-third of chicken mixture, and 2/3 cup cheese in a 13-x 9-inch dish; repeat twice.
4.Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
5.Top with scallions and serve.
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving for easier scooping.
Great for make-ahead meals; refrigerate unbaked for up to 24 hours.
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