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Deliciously Comforting King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken Casserole made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 10 corn tortillas cut into strips
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or pepper jack
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large skillet, sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Layer half of the tortilla strips in the bottom of a greased casserole dish.
  • Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortilla layer.
  • Sprinkle a layer of cheese over the chicken.
  • Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla strips, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  • Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.