King Ranch Chicken for Two

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a small baking dish, about 7-by-5 inches.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes, until softened. This little sauté makes the casserole taste far more rounded, dear.

3. 3

   Stir in both soups, the tomatoes with green chiles, chili powder, garlic powder, a generous pinch of salt, and black pepper. Warm gently for 2–3 minutes.

4. 4

   Layer half the tortilla pieces, half the chicken, half the sauce, and half the cheese in the baking dish. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining cheese.

5. 5

   Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 8–10 minutes, until bubbling and golden at the edges.

6. 6

   Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving so the creamy layers settle instead of sliding all over the plate.