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King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe Easy Tex Mex Comfort Food

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A comforting Tex Mex casserole layered with seasoned chicken, creamy sauce, and melted cheese, perfect for quick and satisfying family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10 oz) Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup sour cream, full-fat (can substitute Greek yogurt)
  • 10–12 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the chicken by shredding about 3 cups of cooked chicken. If cooking fresh, poach chicken breasts in simmering water for 15 minutes, then shred once cooled.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Ro-Tel with juices, and sour cream. Stir in cooked onions and garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Fold shredded chicken into the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
  6. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Place a layer of quartered corn tortillas on the bottom (about one-third of them). Spread a third of the chicken mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle a third of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on top.
  7. Repeat layering twice more with tortillas, chicken sauce, and cheese, finishing with cheese on top.
  8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent cheese from burning.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If fresh tortillas aren’t available, lightly toast store-bought ones to prevent sogginess. For a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream with a coconut-based alternative and use dairy-free cheese. Avoid over-soaking tortillas to prevent mushiness. Shred your own cheese for better melting and flavor. Adjust seasoning gradually and taste before baking. Leftovers reheat well in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes.

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