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Thursday, February 25, 2021

King Ranch Chicken Casserole




I was first introduced to King Ranch Casserole many years ago.  I still love it.  King Ranch Casserole is rich and creamy chicken tortilla casserole that is simply yummy.   It is easy and quick to make.  In fact, I sometimes make mine a day ahead.  The  next day, I take it out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 1 hour.  Then I proceed baking it.  

This casserole is great for potlucks or for a weeknight dinner.  


King Ranch Chicken Casserole

From Southern Living

Ingredients

1 chopped green bell pepper

1 chopped onion

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups chopped cooked chicken

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can diced tomato and green chiles

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 pinches garlic powder

2 pinches pepper

12 corn tortillas, torn into 1-inch pieces

2 cups grated cheddar cheese or Mexican Cheese

Directions 

 Step 1

In a large skilled over medium-high heat, sauté bell pepper and onion 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken and next 7 ingredients; remove from heat.

 Step 2

Layer one-third of torn tortillas in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with one-third of chicken mixture and 2/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes.


Serves 6-8


2 comments:

  1. I've made this SL recipe and know it's good. And I think dishes such as this are always better if allowed to sit a day after making, and bake the next day. Will have to make this again soon! Thanks!

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  2. Letting the dish sit for a day is a great idea. It gives the flavors a chance to come together.

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