Name: King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium white onion, diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder; 3 pounds cooked chicken, shredded or chopped; 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese; 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, quartered

Description

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a hearty, creamy Tex-Mex dish featuring layers of shredded chicken, cheese, and corn tortillas, all baked in a zesty, flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium white onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
3 pounds cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, quartered

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Sauté the diced onion and bell peppers for about 2 minutes until just softened.
In a large bowl, mix together the sautéed vegetables, both soups, diced tomatoes with green chiles, chicken broth, sour cream, cumin, ancho chile powder, oregano, and chipotle chile powder.
Spread a few spoonfuls of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Layer half of the chicken, half of the sauce, half of the cheese, and half of the tortillas.
Repeat with the remaining chicken, sauce, cheese, and tortillas.
Finish with the last of the sauce and a generous layer of cheese on top.
Bake for 40 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbling.
Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end to lightly brown the top if desired.

Notes

Add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce for more heat.
Swap the chicken for black beans and corn for a vegetarian version.
Use Monterey Jack or a cheese blend for a different flavor.
Replace corn tortillas with crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 95mg