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Wonderful Rotel King Chicken Recipe

This cheesy, bubbly Rotel King Chicken Casserole is a crowd-pleaser! Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this recipe serves 8 and is perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Get ready for tender chicken, spicy Rotel, and layers of melted cheese and tortillas in every bite! Only 55 minutes from start to finish!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 382 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Wonderful Rotel King Chicken

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How to Make Wonderful Rotel King Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine. Add 1 medium chopped onion and 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add 2 lbs cooked chicken, shredded or diced. Stir to combine.
  4. Stir in 1 (10 ounce) can of diced Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (undrained), 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. In a 13x9x2-inch baking pan, layer 6-8 corn or flour tortillas. Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas.
  6. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

57g

Carbs

8g

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