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King Ranch Chicken Casserole
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5 from 2 votes

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken Casserole combines pantry staples and shredded cheese for a deliciously creamy, flavorful casserole that everyone will love!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time55 mins
Servings: 8 people
Author: Admin

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 C red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 C yellow onion chopped
  • 3 C shredded cheese preferably cheddar
  • 2 C chicken breast cooked, chopped
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.75 oz
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.75 oz
  • 1 can diced tomatoes and chiles, undrained preferably Rotel
  • 6 flour tortillas 12" in diameter, cut into bite-size pieces

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 13x9" casserole dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the peppers and onions; sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent .
  • Add chicken and mushroom soups, diced tomatoes, and chicken to the pan with peppers and onions. Gently mix together.
  • Add 1/3 of the tortilla to the bottom of the casserole dish. Follow with 1/3 of the soup mixture, then top with 1 C. of shredded cheese. Repeat with two additional layers (1/3 tortillas + 1/3 soup mixture each time, plus 1 C. shredded cheese).
  • Bake uncovered, for 30-45 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and cheese is completely melted.
  • Allow to stand for 5-10 minutes to cool before serving.