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King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe Easy for Busy Nights!

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A quick and easy King Ranch Chicken Casserole recipe perfect for busy nights, combining layers of chicken, cheese, and a creamy sauce.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, sour cream, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, chopped onion, and bell pepper to the mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the corn tortilla strips on the bottom.
  5. Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese.
  6. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add more vegetables like corn or black beans for extra nutrition.
  • This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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