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king ranch chicken casserole

Irresistibly Easy King Ranch Chicken Casserole for Family Cheers

This king ranch chicken casserole is a comforting dish that's perfect for family gatherings, featuring tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and creamy Tex-Mex sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • casserole dish

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole

  • 4 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded, rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 12 oz Corn Tortillas Use gluten-free corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 cups Cream of Chicken Soup Can substitute with cream of mushroom for dietary adjustments.
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Use assorted colors for visual appeal.
  • 1 medium Onion Sautéed to enhance sweetness.
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Can use Mexican blend or pepper jack for extra flavor.
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 can Black Beans A great vegetarian protein substitute.
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Adds moisture and sweetness.
  • 1 to taste Jalapeños Chopped for a spicy kick.

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the ingredients.
  • Sauté veggies: In a skillet, add a touch of oil, then sauté chopped onions and bell peppers for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
  • Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sautéed veggies, cumin, and chili powder. Mix until blended.
  • Layer tortillas: Grease your casserole dish and layer tortillas at the bottom, tearing into pieces as needed.
  • Add chicken mixture: Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas evenly.
  • Repeat layers: Layer more tortillas and the remaining chicken mixture, finishing with a final layer of tortillas.
  • Top with cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese generously over the casserole.
  • Bake it: Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Cool and serve: Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg
Keyword casserole, comfort food, easy recipe, Family Dinner, king ranch chicken casserole, meal prep
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