Mexican King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -3 lb diced chicken; 1 dozen corn tortilla, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomato and green chilies; 1 cup onion, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 -3 lb diced chicken
1 dozen corn tortilla, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomato and green chilies
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
In a large skillet saute the onion and the bell pepper in hot oil over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender. Add the diced chicken to the onion and the bell pepper mixture.
3
Add the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, tomatoes and green chilies, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and the black pepper.
4
Line a greased 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish; layer one-third of the corn tortillas pieces in the dish.
5
Top with one-third of the chicken mixture.Top the chicken mixture with one-third of the cheddar cheese.
6
Repeat the layers twice.
7
Bake for 1 hour in a 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -3 lb diced chicken, 1 dozen corn tortilla, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted, 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, and more.

Yes, Mexican King Ranch Chicken Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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