Cozy King Ranch Chicken Casserole Easy Cheesy Tortilla Recipe
A comforting and cheesy King Ranch Chicken Casserole with layers of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and soft tortillas, perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Southwestern American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup canned diced green chilies
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup)
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat or light)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp or mild cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8-inch flour tortillas (about 9 tortillas)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for sautéing)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
- Add shredded chicken, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well and heat through for about 3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and drained Rotel tomatoes with green chilies. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the skillet. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place a layer of 3 flour tortillas on the bottom, overlapping slightly.
- Spread about one-third of the chicken mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the chicken layer.
- Repeat the layering two more times, ending with a cheese layer on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to set and make slicing easier.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for better meltiness. Avoid overloading tortillas to prevent sogginess. Cover with foil initially to keep moisture. Let casserole rest before serving for cleaner slices. Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Use gluten-free tortillas for gluten-sensitive diets. Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About one-sixth of t
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 30
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