This King Ranch Casserole recipe is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Layers of chicken, cheese, and tortillas are baked with a creamy and flavorful sauce that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn kernels, drained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Top with a layer of corn tortillas, tearing them into pieces to fit if necessary.
- Repeat the layers, ending with the chicken mixture on top.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Interesting Facts
The King Ranch Casserole is a popular Tex-Mex dish named after the famous King Ranch in Texas.
The dish is sometimes referred to as a 'Mexican lasagna' due to its layered construction.
This recipe can easily be customized with additional ingredients such as bell peppers, jalapenos, or avocados.