12 King Ranch Casserole Recipes to Make this Week

No one is certain where this casserole originated, but the mystery is irrelevant because the King Ranch Chicken Casserole is so delicious. Repeat layers of smoked chicken are stacked with roasted red peppers and sealed with a layer of crispy corn tortillas and cheese in a baking dish. Not only is this casserole recipe a delicious crowd-pleaser, but this King Ranch casserole is a make-ahead, time-saving, genius hack.

How to make King Ranch Casserole:

In a large skillet over high heat sauté the yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell peppers until warmed through.

In a large bowl combine cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, chicken broth, sour cream, ground cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Add the pepper mixture and mix to combine.

Spread a few tablespoons of the tex-mex sauce in the bottom of a casserole dish. Spread 1/2 the shredded rotisserie chicken on top, followed by 1/3 of the shredded cheddar cheese and corn tortillas. Repeat and top with the remaining cheese.

Bake the comfort food dish until bubbling, about 40 minutes and serve.

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