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King Ranch Casserole Recipe

A classic Tex-Mex casserole with layers of chicken, cheese, and tortillas in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 can Cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz)
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Onion, chopped
  • 1 cup Green bell pepper, chopped
  • 12 pieces Corn tortillas, torn into pieces
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions: 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large skillet, sauté the onion and green bell pepper until soft.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, sautéed onion, and green bell pepper.
  • Layer half of the torn tortillas in the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
  • Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the chicken mixture.
  • Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.

Notes:

This casserole is perfect for a family dinner or potluck. You can make it ahead and refrigerate it until you're ready to bake.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2.5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Casserole, Chicken, Comfort Food
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