King Ranch Casserole
King Ranch casserole is a Tex-Mex classic layering chicken, tortillas, and a creamy, spiced sauce with plenty of cheese. Each bite is savory, cheesy, and packed with mild chili flavor. It is a hearty, crowd-pleasing bake perfect for feeding a group.
- ⏱ 55 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 10 corn tortillas, cut
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 cups cream sauce
- 1 each onion and bell pepper, diced
- 2.5 cups shredded cheese
- 1 tbsp each chili powder and cumin
Instructions
- Saute the onion and bell pepper until soft.
- Stir in the chicken, tomatoes with chiles, cream sauce, and spices.
- Layer half the tortilla pieces in a baking dish.
- Top with half the chicken mixture and half the cheese, then repeat the layers.
- Cover and bake at 190C (375F) for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 10 minutes more until bubbly, then rest and serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Use rotisserie chicken to make assembly fast, and let the casserole rest before serving so the layers set.
Layering the tortillas between the filling like a lasagna lets them soften and soak up the sauce, holding the casserole together in sliceable layers.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Protein: 34 g
- Carbs: 30 g
- Fat: 28 g
