Are you tired of the same old meal for dinner or lunch? Are you looking for something new and ready to explore new flavors? I’ve got you because my family couldn’t have enough of it when I cooked this fantastic King ranch chicken casserole. Now, it’s a must for at least once a week to be included on the menu. This is a great recipe when you don’t have too much time to cook something delicious for the whole family.
If you love home-cooked flavors and meals, then you should give this recipe a try. It will become your go-to recipe for a quick dinner that whips up quickly.
Why you’ll love the recipe:
This dish is inspired by the famous Italian recipe for Lasagna, where you layer tortilla pieces instead of cooked lasagna noodles. This can be named Mexican chicken lasagna with tortillas, and you will love it.
How to serve it:
Serve this dish warm just right after baking. The fresher it is, the more delicious it will be.
Ingredients:
- shredded chicken
- Onion
- Bell Pepper
- Rotel
- Fat-Free Cream Of Chicken Soup
- Garlic Powder
- Chili Powder
- Tortillas
- Gouda cheese
- Cooking Spray
- Pepper To Taste
How to make King ranch chicken casserole:
First, preheat your oven to 350 F or 180 C degrees.
Warm some oil or spray a nonstick frying pan over medium with cooking spray and cook your diced onions and peppers until softening.
Stir in the chicken, soup, tomatoes, chili powder, and garlic, and don’t forget to season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined.
Spray a casserole baking dish with cooking spray and layer ⅓ of the tortilla pieces.
Top with ⅓ of the chicken mixture and then again with the tortilla pieces.
Repeat one more time with the chicken and tortilla and finish with tortilla pieces on top. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in an oven for 30-35 minutes. Enjoy.
Top with the grated gouda cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Enjoy!
You will love this recipe because it’s easy to assemble, and the preparation time is always quick and easy. You make the sauce on the stove in a nonstick frying pan and layer the casserole pan with tortillas and the chicken mixture. Nothing can be easier than this comforting meal.
Can you make it ahead?
Yes, you can make it up to 12 hours in advance but warm it before serving.
Storage instructions:
Store these in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Variations and substitutes:
Shredded turkey or any leftover meat you have after the big Sunday family lunch will also be fine. This is a great meal to make for meal planning.
King ranch chicken casserole
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups shredded chicken
- 1 Onion Chopped
- 1 Bell Pepper Chopped
- 10 Oz. Can Rotel
- 2 Cans Of Fat-Free Cream Of Chicken Soup
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp. Chili Powder
- 8 Corn Tortillas Cut Into Fourths
- ¼ cup gouda cheese grated
- Cooking Spray
- Pepper To Taste
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 350 F or 180 C degrees.
- Warm some oil or spray a nonstick frying pan over medium with cooking spray and cook your diced onions and peppers until softening.
- Stir in the chicken, soup, tomatoes, chili powder, and garlic, and don’t forget to season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined.
- Spray a casserole baking dish with cooking spray and layer ⅓ of the tortilla pieces.
- Top with ⅓ of the chicken mixture and then again with the tortilla pieces.
- Repeat one more time with the chicken and tortilla and finish with tortilla pieces on top. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in an oven for 30-35 minutes. Enjoy.
- Top with the grated gouda cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Enjoy!
