Description
A warm, cheesy classic straight from Texas, this *King Ranch Chicken Casserole* is the ultimate comfort food. It features layers of tender shredded chicken, spicy tomatoes with green chiles, and a creamy, flavorful sauce all topped with golden cheddar cheese. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, or easy recipe inspiration, this Southern-style bake delivers rich Tex-Mex flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
8 corn tortillas, torn into pieces
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 chiles (like Rotel), undrained
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter or oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
3. In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with green chiles, garlic powder, chili powder, and the sautéed onions. Mix well.
4. Layer torn corn tortillas at the bottom of the baking dish.
5. Add a layer of shredded chicken over the tortillas.
6. Spoon a portion of the soup mixture over the chicken.
7. Repeat the layers, finishing with the soup mixture on top.
8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top layer.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
11. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Always let the casserole rest before slicing; it holds together better.
Use mild, medium, or hot Rotel depending on your spice preference.
For a crispier topping, broil for the last 2–3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy recipe, chicken casserole, Tex-Mex dinner, king ranch casserole