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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy chicken casserole loaded with green peppers, chopped green chilies and layers of corn tortillas and cheese.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy chicken casserole loaded with green peppers, chopped green chilies and layers of corn tortillas and cheese.



King Ranch Chicken Casserole is an easy chicken casserole recipe using rotisserie chicken, cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom soup.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy chicken casserole loaded with green peppers, chopped green chilies and layers of corn tortillas and cheese.

This creamy chicken casserole gets a bit of a kick from some taco seasoning, chopped green chilies and salsa.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy chicken casserole loaded with green peppers, chopped green chilies and layers of corn tortillas and cheese.

This easy chicken casserole recipe takes forty-five minutes from start to finish and serves six people.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy chicken casserole loaded with green peppers, chopped green chilies and layers of corn tortillas and cheese.

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To make this King Ranch casserole I started by cooking some diced onions and green peppers in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.

diced green peppers and diced onions in a saute pan

Once the onions were translucent, I added some cooked shredded chicken to the pan.

shredded chicken, diced green peppers and diced onions in a saute pan

I stirred and then added some chicken taco seasoning to the pan.

chicken taco seasoning on top of shredded chicken, diced onions and diced green peppers in a saute pan

I stirred again until all of the chicken was fully coated in the taco seasoning.

Then I added some condensed cream of chicken soup and condensed cream of mushroom soup to the pan.

cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom soup on top of chicken and diced green peppers in a saute pan

I stirred until the soups were fully combined with the other ingredients.

Then I added some chopped green chilies and chunky salsa to the pan.

salsa and green chilies on top of creamy chicken mixture in a saute pan

I stirred again and then removed the pan from the heat.

I cut some 6 inch corn tortillas into quarters.

I placed one third of the tortilla quarters in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.

tortilla quarters in the bottom of a baking dish

Then I spooned half of the chicken mixture on top the tortillas and spread it out evenly.

creamy chicken mixture in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish

I sprinkled some shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of the chicken mixture. 

shredded cheese on top of creamy chicken mixture in a baking dish

Then I placed another third of the tortilla quarters on top of the cheese.

corn tortilla quarters on top of chicken mixture in a baking dish

I spooned the remaining chicken mixture on top of the tortillas and spread it out evenly.

creamy chicken mixture in a baking dish

I sprinkled some more cheese on top of the chicken.

shredded cheese on top of chicken mixture in a baking dish

Then I placed the remaining tortilla quarters on top of the cheese.

corn tortilla quarters on top of chicken mixture in a baking dish

I sprinkled more cheese on top of the tortillas.

shredded cheese on top of king ranch casserole

Then I placed the casserole in the oven and baked it until the cheese was just starting to brown and the casserole was bubbling.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy chicken casserole loaded with green peppers, chopped green chilies and layers of corn tortillas and cheese.

I removed the casserole from the oven and allowed it to sit for a couple minutes before slicing and serving.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy chicken casserole loaded with green peppers, chopped green chilies and layers of corn tortillas and cheese.

This cheesy chicken casserole is packed with flavour and a little bit of heat.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy chicken casserole loaded with green peppers, chopped green chilies and layers of corn tortillas and cheese.

If you are looking for a delicious chicken casserole with a bit of a kick, then you need to try this King Ranch Chicken Casserole!

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy chicken casserole loaded with green peppers, chopped green chilies and layers of corn tortillas and cheese.

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need To Make This King Ranch Chicken Casserole:

  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup green pepper, diced
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken cooked, shredded
  • 0.85 oz Old El Paso Chicken Taco Seasoning
  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 4.5 oz chopped green chilies
  • 1/2 cup chunky salsa, medium
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into quarters
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Place a large saute pan on medium-high heat and add a dab of margarine or butter to the pan.
  3. Add the diced onions and diced green peppers to the pan.
  4. Cook until the onions are translucent.
  5. Add the shredded chicken to the pan and stir.
  6. Add the taco seasoning and stir until the chicken is completely coated in the seasoning.
  7. Add the cream of cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom soup and stir well.
  8. Add the chopped green chilies and salsa.
  9. Stir well again and remove the pan from the heat.
  10. Place 1/3 of the tortilla quarters in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  11. Spoon half of the chicken mixture on top of the tortillas and spread it out evenly.
  12. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
  13. Lay another 1/3 of the tortillas on top of the cheese.
  14. Spread the remaining chicken mixture on top of the tortillas.
  15. Sprinkle another cup of the cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
  16. Lay the remaining tortillas on top of the cheese.
  17. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top of the tortillas.
  18. Place the dish in the oven and bake until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is just starting to brown. 22-25 minutes.
  19. Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes after removing from the oven.
  20. Serve and enjoy!

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Yield: 6 people

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy chicken casserole loaded with green peppers, chopped green chilies and layers of corn tortillas and cheese.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy chicken casserole loaded with green peppers, chopped green chilies and layers of corn tortillas and cheese.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup green pepper, diced
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken cooked, shredded
  • 0.85 oz Old El Paso Chicken Taco Seasoning
  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 4.5 oz chopped green chilies
  • 1/2 cup chunky salsa, medium
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into quarters
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Place a large saute pan on medium-high heat and add a dab of margarine or butter to the pan.
  3. Add the diced onions and diced green peppers to the pan.
  4. Cook until the onions are translucent.
  5. Add the shredded chicken to the pan and stir.
  6. Add the taco seasoning and stir until the chicken is completely coated in the seasoning.
  7. Add the cream of cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom soup and stir well.
  8. Add the chopped green chilies and salsa.
  9. Stir well again and remove the pan from the heat.
  10. Place 1/3 of the tortilla quarters in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  11. Spoon half of the chicken mixture on top of the tortillas and spread it out evenly.
  12. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
  13. Lay another 1/3 of the tortillas on top of the cheese.
  14. Spread the remaining chicken mixture on top of the tortillas.
  15. Sprinkle another cup of the cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
  16. Lay the remaining tortillas on top of the cheese.
  17. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top of the tortillas.
  18. Place the dish in the oven and bake until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is just starting to brown. 22-25 minutes.
  19. Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes after removing from the oven.
  20. Serve and enjoy!

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