Family Favorite King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Family Favorite King Ranch Chicken Casserole! Packed with hearty layers of tender shredded chicken, creamy sauces, and zesty Rotel tomatoes, this Tex-Mex-inspired classic is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Richly seasoned with chili powder, garlic, and cumin, and layered with gooey cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, it’s a flavor-packed dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Built on a foundation of soft, bite-sized flour tortillas, this casserole bakes to bubbly, golden perfection in just under an hour. Easy to make and loaded with bold, comforting flavors, this King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a guaranteed hit for feeding your family or impressing your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 10 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 as needed cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Rotel diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Mix well until combined.
Add chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin to the sauce mixture and stir. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.
Spread a thin layer of the prepared sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish.
Tear the flour tortillas into bite-sized pieces. Layer one-third of the tortillas over the sauce in the casserole dish.
Top the tortillas with one-third of the shredded chicken, one-third of the sauce mixture, and one-third of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Family Favorite King Ranch Chicken Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 251.4 g | 322% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.4 g | 692% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1389 mg | 463% | |
| Sodium | 9550 mg | 415% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.3 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 459.6 g | 919% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 4427 mg | 341% | |
| Iron | 30.3 mg | 168% | |
| Potassium | 4301 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
