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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup diced green chiles canned and drained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 8 small corn tortillas cut or torn into pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper diced

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, broth, green chiles, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir the cooked chicken into the creamy sauce until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange one-third of the tortilla pieces in the bottom of the dish.
  5. Add one-third of the chicken mixture, vegetables, and cheese.
  6. Repeat the layers until the ingredients are used, finishing with chicken mixture.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar evenly over the top.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until hot, bubbling, and melted.
  9. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes if desired, watching closely.
  10. Rest for 10 minutes before serving warm.