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Homestyle King Ranch chicken casserole - a creamy, soul-satisfying comfort food that feeds the family!
A true Texas classic, this creamy, cheesy casserole layers shredded chicken, corn tortillas, and a savory sauce made with tomatoes and green chiles. It's the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a weeknight dinner or feeding a crowd.
Serving size: 1.5 cups
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Homestyle King Ranch chicken casserole - a creamy, soul-satisfying comfort food that feeds the family!
This tex_mex dish is perfect for lunch. With 403.9 calories and 32.95g of protein per serving, it's a low-fat, weight-loss-friendly option for your meal plan.
Prepare for Assembly: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Prepare your ingredients: chop the onion and bell pepper, mince the garlic, shred the cooked chicken, and cut the tortillas into strips.
Sauté Aromatics: Heat the canola oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they have softened and the onion is translucent.
Create the Sauce: Stir the minced garlic into the skillet and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Reduce the heat to medium, then stir in the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and the undrained can of diced tomatoes with green chiles. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Combine with Chicken: Remove the skillet from the heat. Gently fold in the 4 cups of shredded chicken until it is fully coated in the creamy sauce.
Layer the Casserole: Spread about 1 cup of the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange one-third of the tortilla strips in a single layer over the sauce. Top with one-third of the remaining chicken mixture, then sprinkle with one-third of the shredded cheese. Repeat these layers (tortillas, chicken, cheese) two more times, ending with a final layer of cheese on top.
Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes. The casserole is done when the sauce is bubbly around the edges and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden brown.
Rest and Serve: Carefully remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. This allows it to set, making it easier to slice and serve. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro before serving.
