King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    1.8K

A Texan potluck staple reimagined! This King Ranch Chicken Casserole boasts layers of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, zesty spices, and gooey cheese, all nestled between soft corn tortillas. Get ready for a flavor fiesta in every bite!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    25 g
  • Cholesterol
    100 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    32 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    890 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    28 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Saute onion and bell peppers in the hot oil until warmed through. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer sauteed vegetables to a large bowl. Add both cans of condensed soup, diced tomatoes with chile peppers, chicken broth, sour cream, cumin, ancho chile powder, oregano, and chipotle chile powder; mix until sauce is well-combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Spread a few tablespoons of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 of the chicken, 1/2 of the sauce, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, and 1/2 of the tortillas. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Spread the remaining chicken over the tortillas. Spread all but 1/2 cup of the remaining sauce over the chicken, then top with another 1/3 of the Cheddar, and the remaining tortillas. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup over top, and sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bubbling. (40 minutes)

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Recipe View Turn on the broiler and broil until the top is golden. (2 to 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve hot and enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a can of drained black beans to the sauce mixture.
If you're short on time, use a rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your spice preference.
To prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy, lightly toast them before layering.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 608 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Gina Crona

    I made this for a friend who just had a baby, and she said it was the best meal she'd had in weeks!

  • Felix Haley

    This is my go-to recipe for potlucks. It's always a hit!

  • Elyssa Schumm

    My family loves this casserole! It's become a regular on our dinner rotation.

  • Modesto Senger

    I found that toasting the tortillas really helped prevent the casserole from being too soggy.

  • Elsie Hoeger

    So yummy! I will make it again. Next time I will try adding some jalapenos.

  • Yazmin Weissnat

    I added a can of black beans for extra heartiness, and it was delicious!

  • Creola Okon

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

  • Marilyne Grady

    The flavors are amazing! The perfect combination of cheesy, spicy, and savory.

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