King Ranch Chicken is a classic Tex Mex casserole that’s cheesy, flavorful, and SO easy to make! Layers of tortillas and cheese are made delicious with a creamy chicken filling that’ll have your fork going back for more and more.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, red and green peppers until softened about 7-10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl combine the onion and pepper mixture, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, rotel, sour cream, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ad salt and pepper to taste. Stir until completely combined. Reserve ¾ c. of sauce for later.
Spread ½ c. of sauce on the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Spread 1⁄2 of the chicken over the sauce. Top chicken with half of the remaining sauce and then ⅓ of the cheese. Spread a layer of corn tortillas (½ the tortillas) over the cheese. Spread remaining chicken over the tortillas, top with remaining sauce (except reserved sauce) then ⅓ of the cheese, remaining tortillas, and the reserved sauce and remaining cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.
Notes
NOTE: This is great served with a side of sour cream and salsa! If you want your casserole spicier, add in a few drops of your favorite hot sauce, or some cayenne pepper to taste before baking.