King Ranch Casserole/Pic

[Roxy15]

King Ranch Casserole:

 

***Use A Good Thick Tortilla Chip Such As Over The Border.  Don’t Crush Them Too Fine So You have Some Crunch!

 

Ingredients:

 

4-5 Cups Chicken Cooked And Chopped-(Baked Chicken & Chopped)
1 Cup Green Onion Or Regular Onion, Diced
1 Cup Green Pepper, Diced
2 T. Oil
1-(14.5-oz.)-Can Diced Tomatoes, Undrained
1-(10.5-oz.)-Can Cream Of Celery Soup
1-(10.5-oz.)-Can Cream Of Chicken Soup
1-(4-oz.)-Can Green Chili’s, Drained
1/2 Tsp. Chili Powder
1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp. Cumin
3-4 Cups Crushed Tortilla Chips
2 Cups Shredded Mexican-Style Cheese Or Cheese Of Yours  Choice

 

Instructions:

 

You will need a large skillet. Cook the green pepper and onion in the oil. Add the tomatoes, celery soup, chicken soup, green chilis, chili powder, garlic powder, pepper, salt and cumin to the skillet. Mix well with a spoon and simmer about 10 minutes. 

 

Add a layer of crushed tortilla chips to a 9x13-in. baking dish. Next, add a layer of chicken and cover with half the soup mixture from your skillet.

 

Sprinkle on 1 cup of the shredded cheese.

 

Add another layer of chips, chicken, and the rest of the soup mixtures. 

 

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes. 

 

Remove and add remaining cup of cheese. Return to oven for about 5 minutes or long enough to melt the cheese on top of the casserole.

 

Notes

 

You can add some cayenne or hot sauce to this casserole if you like it spicy. 

 

Can serve with a dollop of sour cream on top, chopped tomatoes, olives, etc. 

 

This makes a great dish for company and you can use your imagination and add other ingredients, too.