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 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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