King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Here’s a classic King Ranch Chicken Casserole recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the vegetables:
   • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell peppers. Cook until they are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Combine ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetables, shredded chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Assemble the casserole:
   • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the quartered tortillas on the bottom of the dish. Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chicken mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheeses.
5. Bake:
   • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve:
   • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your King Ranch Chicken Casserole!

Feel free to customize the recipe with additional ingredients like jalapeños for extra spice or black beans for added texture.