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Sherri's Chicken King Ranch Casserole Recipe

This family favorite, adapted from a dear friend's recipe, is a supremely customizable chicken casserole! Imagine creamy layers of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and melted cheese, all nestled in a comforting tortilla base. Feel free to experiment with your favorite additions – mushrooms, poblano or jalapeño peppers, roasted red peppers, corn, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, or spinach are all fantastic choices. Swap out the cheeses for Monterey Jack, cheddar, or a blend! Use flour tortillas instead of corn, or even ditch the layering entirely and toss everything together for a quick and easy version. Make it ahead, freeze it for later, or just enjoy this delicious casserole fresh from the oven. This recipe is incredibly versatile, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 434.3 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Sherri's Chicken King Ranch Casserole

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How to Make Sherri's Chicken King Ranch Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook chicken (about 1-1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts) until cooked through. Shred or chop the chicken.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Add your chosen vegetables (e.g., 1 cup chopped mushrooms, 1/2 cup chopped poblano peppers, 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers, 1 cup frozen corn, etc.).
  5. Cut 6-8 corn or flour tortillas into 1-inch strips or squares.
  6. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Layer half of the tortilla strips in the bottom of the baking dish.
  8. Pour half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
  9. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
  10. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  11. Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. If casserole is too thick, thin with 2-4 tablespoons of chicken broth.
  12. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

64g

Carbs

10g

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