King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12
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Calories
161 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe
Description
Begin by softening chopped red and green bell peppers in oil until tender, then stir in cream of mushroom and chicken soups, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, and sour cream to create a creamy, flavorful sauce. Seasonings like cumin, chili powder, and oregano add depth.
The casserole assembles in a baking dish with alternating layers of sauce, shredded cooked chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and quartered corn tortillas. The top is finished with reserved sauce and remaining cheese before baking.
Baking at 350°F melts the cheese and tenderizes the tortillas, binding the layers into a cohesive dish with a rich, spicy character. This casserole works well as a comforting main dish for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper chopped, medium
- 1 green bell pepper chopped, medium
- 1 .75 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 .75 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 1 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies Ro-Tel brand
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 3 cups chicken cut into chunks, cooked
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 10 corn tortillas cut into fourths
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, 5-6 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Ro-Tel tomatoes, chicken broth, sour cream, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Reserve 1 cup of the sauce.
- To assemble the layers, spread 1/2 cup of the sauce into the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish. Spread half of the chicken in an even layer over the sauce, then pour half of the remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheese over the top, then layer half of the tortillas in an even layer over the cheese. Spread the remaining chicken over the top of the tortillas, then pour the remaining sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese, then spread the remaining tortillas evenly over the top of the cheese. Pour the 1 cup of reserved sauce over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Bake for 40 minutes, until heated through and bubbling. Turn the oven to broil, and broil for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 246mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 718IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 197mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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