King Ranch Casserole

King Ranch Casserole is a classic! It’s a creamy, cheesy dish that packs a kick! It’s a popular covered dish for potlucks and it’s sure to become a family favorite! #12bloggers

It’s that time of the month again …. and no, not that time of the month! Haha! It’s time for the #12bloggers series! Every month on the 12th of the month, 12 bloggers post a new themed recipe using 12 ingredients or less! This month, we’re sharing some of our favorite casserole recipes!

If you have read my blog for any length of time, I’m sure you have figured out that I love Mexican food and foods with a Southwest vibe. It’s really not a coincidence that I ended up smack dab in the middle of the Sonoran desert. Seriously, I can’t get enough of the foodie mecca here in the Phoenix area. #LoveIt

I don’t know if King Ranch Casserole is technically “Southwest” food, but the flavors remind me of a creamy, cheesy, spicy chicken enchilada. I mean, that’s kinda what the casserole is …. a deconstructed enchilada. Just go with me, mmmkay?!

Maybe your family makes this dish also. If you have never had this casserole, you have to try it!! From what I hear, there are about a million ways to make it and I’m sure they’re all equally delish.  I grew up with shortcuts …. as in cans of cream of whatever soup. That’s the way I remember eating it and that’s the way I make it for my family. I know some people are anti-cream of whatever soup – and that’s ok. If cans of whatever soup make you squeamish, you could certainly make your own substitute. Whatever floats your boat. That’s the great thing about casseroles like this, you can make them work for your family and your family’s tastes.

Get ready y’all …. this is pure comfort food!!

King Ranch Casserole

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Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 45 mins Serves 8     adjust servings

King Ranch Casserole is a classic! It's a creamy, cheesy dish that packs a kick! It's a popular covered dish for potlucks and it's sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup (do not add water)
• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (do not add water)
• 1 can (10 oz.) RoTel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
• 12-15 corn tortillas (6 inch), torn into bite-size pieces
• 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
• Sliced green onion, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish or spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add both soups, the undrained tomatoes and chicken. Stir to combine.
3. In the prepared baking dish, layer one-third each of tortillas, followed by one-third of the chicken mixture and one-third of the cheese. Repeat layers twice.
4. Bake uncovered 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

by Jamie Sherman

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving	As Served
Calories 395kcal Calories from fat 198
% Daily Value
Total Fat 22g	34%
Saturated Fat 11g	55%
Transfat 1g
Cholesterol 77mg	26%
Sodium 749mg	31%
Carbohydrate 28g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Sugars 3g
Protein 22g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

	Calories	2000
Total Fat	Less than	65g
Sat Fat	Less than	25g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g
Dietary Fiber		25g

All images and text ©Jamie Sherman for © Love Bakes Good Cakes. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If you want to republish this recipe, please re-write the recipe in your own words, or link back to this post for the recipe.

Here are some more great casserole recipes from the bloggers in the #12bloggers series!

• Chicken and Broccoli Casserole by Big Bear’s Wife
• Cheesy Sausage and Roasted Vegetable Casserole by Betsy Life
• Mexican Lasagna by Home Cooking Memories
• Lemon Orzo Shrimp Bake by Cooking on the Front Burners
• King Ranch Casserole by Love Bakes Good Cakes
• Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole by A Million Moments
• Bacon, Beef & Bean Casserole by Bread Booze Bacon
• Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole by A Night Owl
• Chili Bean Casserole by Pink Cake Plate
• Mom’s Enchilada Casserole by I Love My Disorganized Life
• Breakfast Casserole (Egg & Veggies) by See Vanessa Craft
• Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole by Around My Family Table

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