Spicy King Ranch Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy King Ranch Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine paprika, cayenne & black peppers, salt, cumin, chili powder, cilantro and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix well.
2
Toss chicken in seasoning mix to coat completely. Let stand while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
3
In a preheated dutch oven, combine remaining oil, onions, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos. Cook for 10 minute or until soft.
4
Add chicken to pot and cover, stirring in 5 minute intervals. Until chicken is cooked completely.
5
In a large casserole dish, layer in this order: chicken, cheese, tortillas,.
6
repeat this one more time.
7
Combine soups and rotel tomatoes in a large bowl.
8
Pour over casserole and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
9
Top casserole with crushed corn chips and shredded cheese.
10
Return to oven for 5 minutes more. Casserole is done when cheese is melted and bubbly.

1472

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon spanish paprika, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spicy King Ranch Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy King Ranch Chicken

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