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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Creamy and cheesy King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a Southern staple that makes the most comforting meal ever! With melty cheese, chicken, and southwest ingredients add a lot of flavor to this easy casserole with minimal work.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: King Ranch Casserole
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Cooked Chicken Breast shredded
  • 1 10 ounce can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 10 ounce can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 10 ounce can Rotel
  • 1 small Onion chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Cups Colby Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 10 White Corn Tortillas Torn Into Bite-Sized Pieces

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Greatest a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, Rotel, diced onion, diced red bell pepper, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Layer half of the white corn tortillas on the bottom to the greased 9x14-inch baking dish.
  • Spread half of the shredded chicken evenly over the tortillas.
  • Pour half of the soup mixture over the shredded chicken.
  • Sprinkle half of the shredded colby jack cheese on top.
  • Repeat the layers - torn white corn tortillas, shredded chicken, soup mixture, and shredded colby jack cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Notes

  • This King Ranch Chicken Casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For leftovers, you can reheat the casserole in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
  • Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
  • If you prefer a milder version, you can use diced tomatoes instead of Rotel.
  • Serve this casserole with your favorite side dish, such as rice or green salad, for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1065IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 1mg