SPICY KING RANCH CHICKEN

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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.

Provided by chef sassypants

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

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

Steps:

  • 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.

nexo host
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Pk palash
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This dish was so easy to make and turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Shahbaz Tanoli
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this recipe was actually really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Cugg Ufcgyu
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sheikh As Sabiur
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious. I usually serve it over rice or pasta.


Rachael Greene
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy.


Mariah Greenhoward
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this recipe was actually really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Mohamed Mufeed
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


bangla deshe
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious. I usually serve it over rice or pasta.


Sussy Bob
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy.


Natali Alimbarashvili13
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this recipe was actually really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Holly Tabone
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ymran Khartabil
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious. I usually serve it over rice or pasta.


pir zada
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy.


Garth R (radzinskyx)
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I've tried many King Ranch Chicken recipes, but this spicy version is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of creamy and spicy.


Namu blessing
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! My husband and I both loved it.


Claire Kennedy
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This Spicy King Ranch Chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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