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King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe Easy Creamy Texas Classic Dinner Idea

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A creamy Texas classic casserole featuring tender chicken, a cheesy sauce, and a gentle Tex-Mex kick. Perfect for easy, family-friendly weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or poached)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (10 oz) Ro-Tel tomatoes, diced with green chilies (original spicy or mild)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 8 oz)
  • 12 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: shred chicken, dice onion and green pepper, mince garlic, and shred cheddar cheese if not pre-shredded.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and green peppers until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add garlic in the last minute and cook without browning.
  3. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and Ro-Tel tomatoes with juice. Add chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and warmed through.
  4. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer about 4 torn or cut tortillas over the sauce. Add one-third of shredded chicken, one-third of the sauce, and one-third of the cheddar cheese. Repeat layering two more times, finishing with cheese on top.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover casserole loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  6. Let casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to set layers.

Notes

[‘Use rotisserie chicken for a smoky flavor and time-saving.’, ‘Sauté veggies well to avoid watery casserole.’, ‘Shred your own cheese for better melting and flavor.’, ‘Tear tortillas to fit snugly without overlapping too much.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas.’, ‘For dairy-free, use dairy-free cream soups and vegan cheese alternatives.’, ‘Leftovers store well in the fridge up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream.’]

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