Homemade King Ranch Casserole - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (1/4 cup - or you can use butter)
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 large bell pepper (chopped (I use jalapeno peppers for extra heat))
• 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (use your favorite blend, or use Tex-Mex seasonings like ancho, pasilla and/or chipotle powders)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup chicken broth (or use vegetable broth)
• 14 ounces fire roasted tomatoes (or use a can of Rotel)
• 1 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
• 1 pound shredded chicken (cooked, or you can use chopped)
• 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese (cheddar is good, too, or any melty cheese of choice)
• 12 corn tortillas
• TOPPINGS: Sliced jalapeno peppers (red chili flakes, fresh chopped cilantro or parsley, extra sour cream or crema)