Ultimate Cheesy King Ranch Chicken Casserole
A comforting, cheesy casserole layered with shredded chicken, tortillas, and a creamy, zesty sauce, perfect for family dinners and crowd-pleasing occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 10 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup salsa (mild preferred)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, ranch seasoning, salsa, diced green chilies, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth and well mixed.
- Fold in shredded chicken gently to coat all pieces with the sauce, being careful not to overmix.
- Place a single layer of flour tortillas at the bottom of the baking dish, tearing as needed to cover evenly.
- Spread about one-third of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
- Sprinkle one-third of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the chicken layer.
- Repeat layering tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese two more times, finishing with a top layer of cheese.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Let casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
If sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen before mixing. If too thin, add extra cheese to thicken while baking. Shred chicken by hand for best texture. Tear tortillas slightly to fit and create pockets for sauce. Cover with foil during baking to keep moist, uncover at end to brown cheese. Pre-shredded cheese is convenient but freshly shredded melts better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/8 of the cas
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
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