Smoked Chicken King Ranch Chicken Casserole
This Tex-Mex chicken casserole is loaded with flavor and perfect for an easy weekday meal that the entire family will enjoy. Seasoned pulled chicken cooked in a creamy sauce and layered with tortillas and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Smoked chicken or rotisserie chicken
- 2 Bell Peppers diced
- 1 Yellow Onion diced
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 10 ounce Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 10 ounce Cream of Chicken Soup
- 8 ounce Cream Cheese
- 1.5 teaspoons Taco Seasoning
- 1.5 teaspoons Chili Seasoning
- 10 ounce Rotel
- 1 Hatch Chile or poblano
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth or Stock
- 10 Corn Tortillas
- 1.5 Cups Shredded Mexican Cheese 12 Ounces
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by shredding the chicken and dicing the vegetables.
- Heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and sauté the onions and peppers for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
- Add in the garlic and seasonings and cook for about 2 more minutes.
- Stir in the soups, cream cheese, Ro-tel, chicken broth and chicken. Continue to cook until the cream cheese is melted, and the sauce is smooth. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Lightly grease the bottom of a 9x13 baking or casserole dish then spread ⅓ of the torn corn tortillas on the bottom of the pan. Next, spread ⅓ of the chicken sauce, and finally ⅓ of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers 2 more times, ending with the shredded cheese.
- Heat your oven or smoker to 350 degrees. Bake the King Ranch Casserole for 30 minutes or until the cheesy is melted and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Serve warm with shredded cilantro, sour cream, and tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 677kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 56gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 205mgSodium: 1348mgPotassium: 998mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2484IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 461mgIron: 2mg
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