"This king ranch chicken is a classic American casserole at its best. Like the original, it's made with chicken, tortillas, sour cream, and lotsa cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter or mild vegetable or olive oil (3 oz), plus more for the baking dish
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1 1/2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large)
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1 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1 medium)
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1 cup chopped poblano pepper (about 2 medium peppers)
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1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
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2 garlic cloves, chopped
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1 tablespoon chile powder
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 3/4 cups store-bought or homemade chicken stock
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One (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
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1 1/2 cups sour cream
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2 pounds smoked chicken meat, coarsely chopped (about 5 cups shredded or chopped chicken; you can substitute roasted or grilled chicken)
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1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
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2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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Eighteen (6-inch) corn tortillas
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1/4 cup mild vegetable or olive oil, for frying the tortillas