🍗 King Ranch Chicken (Creamy Texas Casserole)
A classic comfort dish from Texas — layered with chicken, tortillas, cheese, and a creamy, mildly spicy sauce.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 10–12 corn tortillas (cut into strips or quarters)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1–2 tbsp oil
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Sauté veggies
In a skillet, heat oil and cook onion and bell pepper until softened.
3️⃣ Make sauce
Stir in soups, diced tomatoes (with juices), chili powder, and cumin.
Simmer 3–5 minutes.
4️⃣ Layer casserole
In a greased 9×13 dish:
- Layer tortillas
- Add chicken
- Spoon sauce
- Sprinkle cheese
Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Rest 10 minutes before serving.
🌿 Tips & Variations
- Add sautéed mushrooms or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Swap cheddar for a Mexican blend.
- For extra heat, add hot sauce or extra chili powder.
If you’d like, I can give you:
- A from-scratch (no canned soup) version
- A slow cooker version
- Or a lighter version
Which one would you like?
