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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

Craving something warm, hearty, and crowd-pleasing? This King Ranch Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—a cheesy, creamy, layered Tex-Mex masterpiece. Packed with juicy shredded chicken, flavorful veggies, zesty tomatoes with green chilies, and plenty of melted cheese, it’s a guaranteed win for busy weeknights, potlucks, or cozy dinner ideas. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner, a make-ahead dish, or new food ideas to impress the family, this quick casserole recipe is your next favorite.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and black pepper, to taste

3 cups cooked and shredded chicken

12 corn tortillas, cut into quarters

2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a skillet and sauté chopped onion, green and red bell peppers for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.

2. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, chili powder, and cumin. Simmer for 3-4 minutes. Season to taste.

3. Fold in the shredded chicken and heat through for 2 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.

5. Layer tortillas on the bottom, followed by 1/3 chicken mixture, and then cheese. Repeat twice more, ending with cheese on top.

6. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden. Optional: broil last 2-3 minutes for a crispier top.

7. Let casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve.

Notes

Let the casserole rest before slicing to avoid runny servings.

For a spicy kick, use hot diced tomatoes with green chilies.

Don’t skip sautéing the vegetables—it brings out depth and flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: easy dinner, chicken casserole, king ranch chicken, make ahead meals, comfort food, quick dinner

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