Name: King Ranch Chicken: Comforting 15-Min Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: For the Base:; 1 stick Unsalted Butter; 1 large Yellow Onion, diced; 1 small Red Bell Pepper, diced; 1 small Green Bell Pepper, diced; For the Sauce:; 2 cans Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (10.5 ounces each); 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilis (10 ounces); 1 cup Chicken Stock; 2 tablespoons Sour Cream; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; For Assembly:; 3 cups Rotisserie Chicken, chopped; 3 cups Mild Cheddar Cheese, shredded; 6 Flour Tortillas, cut into quarters; Parsley, for garnish

King Ranch Chicken: Comforting 15-Min Bake

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a comforting Tex-Mex dish featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and tortillas, perfect for family dinners. This easy casserole can be made ahead and is a crowd-pleasing favorite.

Author: inass sped
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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For the Base:
1 stick Unsalted Butter
1 large Yellow Onion, diced
1 small Red Bell Pepper, diced
1 small Green Bell Pepper, diced
For the Sauce:
2 cans Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (10.5 ounces each)
1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilis (10 ounces)
1 cup Chicken Stock
2 tablespoons Sour Cream
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
For Assembly:
3 cups Rotisserie Chicken, chopped
3 cups Mild Cheddar Cheese, shredded
6 Flour Tortillas, cut into quarters
Parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large skillet over high heat, melt butter. Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-8 minutes until softened.
Stir in condensed cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilis, chicken stock, sour cream, chili powder, and ground cumin. Remove from heat.
Spread ¼ cup of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer with 12 tortilla quarters, 1½ cups chicken, and 2 cups sauce. Add 1½ cups cheese. Repeat layers.
Bake uncovered for 40 minutes until bubbly and golden. Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

This King Ranch Chicken Casserole is ideal for potlucks.
You can make this King Ranch Chicken casserole ahead of time.
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days.
For a gluten-free King Ranch Chicken, use corn tortillas.
For a vegetarian King Ranch Chicken, use chickpeas or black beans instead of chicken.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: N/A
Sodium: N/A
Fat: N/A
Saturated Fat: N/A
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: N/A
Carbohydrates: N/A
Fiber: N/A
Protein: N/A
Cholesterol: N/A

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