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Cheesy King Ranch Casserole

A delightful and comforting casserole featuring layers of chicken, cheese, and a flavorful sauce, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb shredded cooked chicken (or a rotisserie chicken for the win!)
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies (a must for that extra flavor kick!)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 12 pieces corn tortillas (torn into pieces)
  • 3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend works best)
  • 1 cup diced onion (don’t worry if you tear up! It’ll just add to the flavor)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
Layering
  1. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture on the bottom.
  2. Add a layer of torn tortillas followed by half of the shredded chicken. Drizzle some sauce over the top, then sprinkle with a cup of shredded cheese.
  3. Repeat the layering process—tortillas, chicken, sauce, and cheese—until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and let the casserole bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until it’s bubbling and golden brown.
Serving
  1. Once out of the oven, let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken saves time. You can prep this dish a day ahead and refrigerate it until you're ready to bake. Freezer friendly; thaw overnight before reheating.