I have to say it, this is one of the tastiest, most comforting casseroles that I have ever eaten. This one is a cross between a classic Chicken casserole and a Tex Mex Chicken Casserole. There is nothing more fascinating than combining different cuisines.
This Tex Mex King Ranch Chicken Casserole is super simple to make, has tons of flavor and of course, in true Tex Mex fashion there is a bite to the casserole!
Corn tortillas, shredded chicken, a creamy soup base, green chilis, tomatoes and the perfect blend of certain spices make this a dish one that the family will not soon forget. You need to get this on the table tonight!
When your family gets bored with the same meal week after week, it is the time to change it up, shock them with something entirely new and absolutely yummy! This is the dish that is going to do just that!
Could I use beef in this casserole?
You could, but then it would be a taco casserole. The Tex Mex Kings Ranch Chicken Casserole is a special dish in its own merit and should not be changed in my opinion.
Could I use Flour Tortillas?
Again, that would take away from the uniqueness of this delicious dish. The Corn Tortillas add a layer of flavor that you can’t match with flour tortillas
Can I store any of the casserole that remains?
You can allow the food to cool completely, place it into an airtight container and then place it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The longer the food sits, the more the spices blend together. However, after too long the flavor just is not there any longer.
Can I leave out the green chilis?
You could reduce the amount by half if you want to, part of the enticing aspect to this dish is the small amount of kick the dish has.
Ingredients:
1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilis
3 cups Chicken cooked and shredded
2 cans Cream of Chicken condensed Soup
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
8 small Corn Tortillas cut into fourths
½ cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
How to make this King Ranch Chicken Casserole:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350*
Step 2. Spray a 9×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
Step 3. Heat a skillet over medium high heat and spray it with cooking spray
Step 4. Toss in the chopped onions and green peppers and saute until soft
Step 5. Add 2 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup, Rotel, chili powder and garlic to the skillet
Step 6. Stir to blend and combine well
Step 7. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir again
Step 8. Layer the bottom of the prepared baking dish with ⅓ of the quartered corn tortillas
Step 9. Spoon ⅓ of the chicken mixture over the tortillas
Step 10. Repeat the layers of tortillas and chicken mixture two more times
Step 11. Top with the shredded Cheddar Cheese
Step 12. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
This Tex Mex King Ranch Chicken Casserole is super simple to make, has tons of flavor and of course, in true Tex Mex fashion there is a bite to the casserole!
Ingredients
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilis
- 3 cups Chicken cooked and shredded
- 2 cans Cream of Chicken condensed Soup
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 8 small Corn Tortillas cut into fourths
- ½ cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350*
2. Spray a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
3. Heat a skillet over medium high heat and spray it with cooking spray
4. Toss in the chopped onions and green peppers and saute until soft
5. Add 2 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup, Rotel, chili powder and garlic to the skillet
6. Stir to blend and combine well
7. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir again
8. Layer the bottom of the prepared baking dish with ⅓ of the quartered corn tortillas
9. Spoon ⅓ of the chicken mixture over the tortillas
10. Repeat the layers of tortillas and chicken mixture two more times
11. Top with the shredded Cheddar Cheese
12. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes
Notes
Could I use beef in this casserole?
You could, but then it would be a taco casserole. The Tex Mex Kings Ranch Chicken Casserole is a special dish in its own merit and should not be changed in my opinion.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 383Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 83mgSodium 1180mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 24g
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