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King ranch chicken casserole recipe scoop with creamy layers of chicken, tortillas and melted cheese.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe (Cheesy, Creamy and Texas-Style!)

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken about 1 rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles 10 oz, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 corn tortillas 6 inch, cut into strips
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese divided
  • Sour cream, cilantro, and avocado for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Soften the vegetables. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and bell pepper for 5 to 6 minutes, until soft. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder for 30 seconds.
  2. Step 2: Mix the filling. In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetables, soups, Rotel with its juices, broth, and chicken. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Step 3: Layer. Spread a thin layer of the filling in the dish, then add one third of the tortilla strips, one third of the remaining filling, and one third of the cheese. Repeat twice, finishing with cheese on top.
  4. Step 4: Bake. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more, until bubbling at the edges and golden on top.
  5. Step 5: Rest. Rest for 10 minutes before cutting so the layers set.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken.
  • Cover for the first 20 minutes.
  • Rest 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Refrigerate within 2 hours, use within 3 to 4 days, reheat to 165°F.