Spicy King Ranch Chicken

Name: Spicy King Ranch Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
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

Submitted by chef sassypants

"My Grandmother used to make this when I was a child. When she passed, I found the recipe in one of her old cook books. I have since tweeked it a little bit. I think it has more flavor this way."

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 20
Serves:: 6-8

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

directions

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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Reviews

I love King Ranch but this sounds even more fantastic will all of the spice. Can't wait to try it. Has anyone tried this in a crockpot?

speschel2000
This recipe turned out delicious. I used to make King Ranch Chicken at least eight years ago, but lost the recipe. This recipe is very similar to what I remember and I'll make sure I never lose it again. Five stars!!

Florida Cook

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chef sassypants

I am a 24 yr old wife and mother of two. Cooking is my passion and my stress reliever. I love re-inventing recipes that have been handed down thru my family. I am getting ready to start culinary school, with the hopes of one day opeing up my own bakery. <img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/PACsticker-Adopted.jpg">

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