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King Ranch Casserole

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A classic Tex-Mex dish layered with shredded chicken, creamy soup, and crunchy tortillas, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 10 corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a Mexican blend)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Layer half of the tortilla strips in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
  4. Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, followed by half of the cheese.
  5. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Make-ahead by assembling the casserole the night before and refrigerating. If baking cold, add an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg