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King Ranch Casserole

This Rotisserie Chicken Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish layered with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, creamy sauces, and melted cheese, all on a base of lightly fried corn tortillas. With a touch of spice and rich, comforting textures, it’s the perfect easy-to-make meal for any night of the week!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rotisserie chicken bones and skin removed
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 jalapeños seeds removed and diced small
  • 1 jalapeño sliced (for topping)
  • 6 oz mushrooms sliced (optional)
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 12 corn tortillas lightly fried
  • Avocado oil
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
Casserole Seasoning:
  • 2 tbsp Bailee’s Kitchen On Purpose Seasoning
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • If substituting Bailee’s Kitchen seasoning, use 1 tsp each of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Prepare tortillas: In a large pan, heat a small amount of avocado oil. Lightly fry the corn tortillas for 1-2 minutes per side to prevent them from becoming soggy in the casserole. Set aside.
  3. Cook vegetables: In the same pan, add diced bell peppers, onion, jalapeños, and mushrooms. Season with the listed seasonings and cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic during the last minute and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Combine filling: Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cream of chicken soup, and shredded rotisserie chicken. Mix well, then remove from heat.
  5. Assemble casserole:
  6. o Spread ½ cup of the chicken mixture on the bottom of the casserole dish.
  7. o Add a layer of fried corn tortillas.
  8. o Spread half of the remaining chicken mixture over the tortillas.
  9. o Sprinkle 1 cup each of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top.
  10. o Repeat with another layer of tortillas, the remaining chicken mixture, and another 1 cup each of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  11. Top with jalapeños: Arrange sliced jalapeños on top, placing them where each serving would be.
  12. Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. Serve: Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!