King ranch chicken casserole is sure to be popular at your dinner table.
If you havent had the pleasure of trying King Ranch chicken casserole, consider this your invitation.
Diced tomatoes with green chiles, along with a jalapeno, provided just enough heat.
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This is a dish thats sure to like your whole crowd.
Variations on King Ranch Chicken To Try
There are near-infinite ways to make this casserole your own.
Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower
Add the bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno.
Cook, stirring often, until the onion softens slightly, about 6 minutes.
Add the chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cream cheese until melted and smooth, about 1 minute.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and green chiles, chicken, sour cream, and salt until combined.
Place 6 of the tortillas over the cheese, overlapping as needed to fit in an even layer.
Top with remaining 3 cups chicken mixture and remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake until bubbling along the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
Without removing the dish, increase the oven temperature to broil.
Broil until the cheese is browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes.
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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