Cheesy and flavorful, this King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a classic Tex-Mex dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd.

This King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines layers of chicken, creamy sauce, tortillas, and cheese. It's a great make-ahead meal for busy weeknights or potlucks.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 12 corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream, for serving
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, onion, bell pepper, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Place 6 tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, tearing them as needed to cover the bottom.
4. Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
5. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and shredded cheese.
6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
8. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

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