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King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe

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This King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a cozy, crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex dish made with layers of tender chicken, creamy soups, tomatoes with green chilies, and melted cheese. Easy to prep and full of flavor, it’s a family favorite perfect for busy weeknights or potluck dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped

  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup

  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 12 corn tortillas, quartered

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  2. Sauté Veggies:
    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
    Add chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes).

  3. Make the Sauce:
    Stir in cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with chilies, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    Simmer for a few minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.

  4. Layer the Casserole:
    In the baking dish, layer half the tortilla pieces on the bottom.
    Top with half the chicken, then half the sauce, and 1 cup of cheese.
    Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken, sauce, and cheese.

  5. Bake:
    Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
    Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly golden.

  6. Cool & Serve:
    Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe even faster.

  • Add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce if you like extra heat.

  • You can prep this casserole a day ahead and bake when ready.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/king-ranch-chicken-casserole-recipe/