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Ultimate Tex-Mex Delight: King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9×13-inch casserole

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • 1mediumwhite onion, diced

  • 1mediumred bell pepper, diced

  • 1mediumgreen bell pepper, diced

  • 1(10.5 ounce) cancondensed cream of mushroom soup

  • 1(10.5 ounce) cancondensed cream of chicken soup

  • 1(10 ounce) candiced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)

  • 1cupchicken broth

  • 2tablespoonssour cream

  • 2teaspoonsground cumin

  • 1teaspoonancho chile powder

  • ½teaspoondried oregano

  • ¼teaspoonchipotle chile powder

  • 1(3 pound)cooked chicken, torn into shreds or cut into chunks

  • 1(8 ounce) packageshredded Cheddar cheese

  • 10(6 inch)corn tortillas, cut into quarters

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Saute onion and bell peppers in the hot oil until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

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  3. Add both cans of condensed soup, diced tomatoes with chile peppers, chicken broth, sour cream, cumin, ancho chile powder, oregano, and chipotle chile powder; mix until sauce is well-combined.

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  4. Spread a few tablespoons of sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 of the chicken, 1/2 of the sauce, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, and 1/2 of the tortillas.

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  5. Spread the remaining chicken over the tortillas. Spread all but 1/2 cup of the remaining sauce over the chicken, then top with another 1/3 of the Cheddar, and the remaining tortillas. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup over top, and sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar.

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  6. Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 40 minutes.

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  7. Turn on the broiler and broil until the top is golden, 2 to 3 more minutes.

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  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories479
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
28g 		36%
Saturated Fat
11g 		55%
Cholesterol
100mg 		33%
Sodium
890mg 		39%
Total Carbohydrate
25g 		9%
Dietary Fiber
3g 		12%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
32g 		64%
Vitamin C
35mg 		38%
Calcium
276mg 		21%
Iron
3mg 		17%
Potassium
407mg 		9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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