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King Ranch Casserole

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This comforting King Ranch Casserole is layered with hearty chicken, Rotel, peppers, onions, tortillas, a creamy sauce, and plenty of cheese.

Ingredients

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  • butter for the baking dish
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, peeled and diced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3.5 cups of cooked shredded chicken*
  • (1) 10.5-ounce can of cream of chicken soup
  • (1) 10.5-ounce can of cream of mushroom soup
  • (1) 10-ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilis
  • 12 corn tortillas, torn into quarters
  • 1 pound of cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375℉ and prepare a 9×13 baking dish by rubbing it with a thin coat of butter.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the onions and peppers and sauté until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and continue cooking about 30 more seconds, until it’s fragrant. Add the spices and stir to combine. Remove from heat. 
  3. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken, soups, and Rotel. Stir until well combined.
  4. Tear the tortillas into quarters. Then, arrange half of them in a single layer on the bottom of the baking dish. Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas. Top with half of the shredded cheese. Repeat.
  5. Bake uncovered at 375°F for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Notes

Add your favorite toppings (optional)

  • Hot sauce
  • Salsa
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Cilantro and chopped white onions
  • Sour cream
  • Pickled jalapenos
  • Pickled red onions
  • Sliced avocado

*Chicken: I like to shred the meat from a whole rotisserie chicken for this casserole. If you want to cook your own chicken, you can oven-roast a chicken. Or use poached chicken, or grilled chicken breast.

Rotel: Use mild, original, or spicy Rotel.  

Turkey: Try it with leftover Thanksgiving turkey instead of chicken for a King Ranch Turkey Casserole.

Nutrition information estimated using Pacific Organic Cream of Soups and skinless roasted chicken meat.

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