King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Associated with Texas’s famous King Ranch, this Tex-Mex casserole is a Southern potluck classic. Corn tortilla strips layer with shredded chicken and a creamy green-chile sauce, all baked under melted cheddar.

Serves 8 · 25 min prep · 35 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken, shreddedMeat
• 12 corn tortillas, cut into stripsBakery
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soupPantry
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soupPantry
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilesPantry
• 1 onion, choppedProduce
• 1 bell pepper, choppedProduce
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shreddedDairy
• 1 tsp chili powderSpices
• 1/2 tsp cuminSpices
• 1/2 cup chicken brothPantry

Instructions

1. 1Heat oven to 350°F. Sauté onion and pepper until soft.
2. 2Mix soups, tomatoes with chiles, broth, chili powder, cumin, and sautéed vegetables.
3. 3Layer tortilla strips, chicken, sauce, and cheese in a 9x13-inch dish; repeat layers ending with cheese.
4. 4Bake 30–35 minutes until bubbly and edges brown. Rest 10 minutes.