Spicy King Ranch Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tablespoons chili powder
    2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
    1 tablespoon spanish paprika
    1 tablespoon ground cumin
    3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
    1 teaspoon salt
    2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
    8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
    2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
    1 cup diced onion
    1 cup diced green bell pepper
    4 garlic cloves, diced
    5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    1 (8 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
    1 (8 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
    1 (10 ounce) can ro tel tomatoes and green chilies
    10 corn tortillas, quartered
    1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta Mexican cheese, cut into slices
    3 cups crushed corn chips (the hint of jalapeno flavored are our favorite)
    1 cup shredded cheese
Preparation
    In a large mixing bowl, combine paprika, cayenne & black peppers, salt, cumin, chili powder, cilantro and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix well.
    Toss chicken in seasoning mix to coat completely. Let stand while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
    In a preheated dutch oven, combine remaining oil, onions, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos. Cook for 10 minute or until soft.
    Add chicken to pot and cover, stirring in 5 minute intervals. Until chicken is cooked completely.
    In a large casserole dish, layer in this order: chicken, cheese, tortillas,.
    repeat this one more time.
    Combine soups and rotel tomatoes in a large bowl.
    Pour over casserole and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
    Top casserole with crushed corn chips and shredded cheese.
    Return to oven for 5 minutes more. Casserole is done when cheese is melted and bubbly.

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