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A close-up slice of Irresistible King Ranch Chicken with melted, bubbly cheddar cheese topping.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole


  • Author: freddyrecipes.com
  • Total Time: 50 min
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and flavorful casserole featuring chicken, cream of mushroom soup, Rotel tomatoes, and cheese baked until bubbly.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 10 corn tortillas, cut into strips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Ro-Tel, green chilies, sour cream, milk, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
  3. Stir in half of the Monterey Jack cheese and half of the cheddar cheese into the chicken mixture.
  4. Layer half of the tortilla strips in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas.
  6. Repeat the layers: remaining tortillas, then remaining chicken mixture.
  7. Top the casserole with the remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • For a spicier dish, use hot Ro-Tel tomatoes.
  • Allow the casserole to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 750
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 90

Keywords: King Ranch Chicken, casserole, chicken bake, Tex-Mex, comfort food, cheesy chicken