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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

A comforting and hearty King Ranch Chicken Casserole that combines tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and creamy sauce, layered with crunchy tortilla chips and topped with melted cheese.
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Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: king ranch chicken, casserole, Tex-Mex, comfort food
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 corn tortillas cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, and milk.
  • Add the sautéed onions to the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a greased baking dish, layer half of the tortilla strips at the bottom.
  • Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortilla strips.
  • Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  • Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla strips, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 2g