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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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A creamy, cheesy, and comforting casserole featuring tender chicken, corn tortillas, and a flavorful sauce, perfect for family gatherings or cozy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced (red or green)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 10–12 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish lightly with butter or cooking spray.
  2. If using leftover or rotisserie chicken, shred about 3 cups and set aside. If cooking raw chicken breasts, poach or bake until fully cooked, then shred.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced green chilies, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring often until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  5. Add shredded chicken and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into the sauce. Mix until combined.
  6. Layer the casserole by placing a single layer of quartered corn tortillas on the bottom of the prepared dish (about 10-12 pieces, overlapping). Spoon half of the chicken and sauce mixture over the tortillas evenly. Repeat with another tortilla layer and the remaining sauce mixture.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the top layer.
  8. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown and casserole is heated through.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

If casserole seems too thick after baking, stir in a splash of extra chicken broth before serving. Layer tortillas thinly and evenly to avoid sogginess. Shred chicken finely for better texture. Bake just until cheese bubbles and browns to avoid drying out. Can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated before baking. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen up to 3 months.

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