Description
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed Tex-Mex comfort dish made with layers of shredded chicken, spicy tomatoes, tortillas, and melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this satisfying casserole delivers bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
12 corn tortillas, torn into pieces
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper (green or red), chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Green onions or cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened. Stir in chili powder and cumin to release flavor.
2. In a large bowl, mix the sautéed vegetables with shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and Rotel tomatoes. Stir until well combined.
3. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer torn corn tortillas on the bottom, followed by a layer of the chicken mixture. Repeat layers twice more.
4. Top the final layer with shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
6. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream, green onions, or cilantro if desired.
Notes
Make it milder: Use mild Rotel or swap in plain diced tomatoes.
Extra creamy: Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream with the soups.
Cheese options: Colby Jack or Mexican blend works great.
Make-ahead: Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days; reheat until hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g