King Ranch Chicken

King Ranch Chicken casserole layered with corn tortillas, Mexican cheese, sour cream and shredded chicken. This makes a great make ahead freezer meal and is a crowd favorite!

1

SAUTE PEPPERS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add olive oil to a medium skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add in onion and bell pepper and saute for 3-4 minutes or until softened and golden brown. Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.

2

MAKE FILLING

To a large bowl add sautéed peppers, onions and garlic, chicken, sour cream, salsa, green chilies, cilantro, chili powder and cumin.

3

CUT TORTILLAS

Cut the tortillas into smaller pieces.

4

ASSEMBLE

Spoon 1/4 of the chicken mixture into the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup of the cheese and a layer of cut tortillas. Repeat two more layers. Spread the last 1/4 of chicken filling and remaining 3/4 cup of cheese on top.

5

BAKE

Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve warm and enjoy!

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