Description
Indulge in a comforting King Ranch Chicken Casserole, an effortless Tex-Mex dish that combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and layers of melted cheese with tortillas. This casserole is perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, delivering a satisfying blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for more. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, you can create a hearty meal that not only feeds a crowd but also makes for delicious leftovers. Customize it with your favorite veggies or cheeses for a personalized touch.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 4 oz can chopped green chiles (undrained)
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions and peppers until softened (about 10 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix together diced tomatoes, soups, chiles, broth, sour cream, and spices.
- Combine sautéed veggies with the sauce mixture.
- Layer half the sauce in the baking dish; add half the chicken, followed by half the cheese and half the tortillas.
- Repeat layering process with remaining ingredients.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added convenience and flavor, consider using rotisserie chicken instead of cooking raw chicken yourself. Feel free to swap in different vegetables or cheeses based on your preferences.