Pioneer Woman King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe
If you love creamy, cheesy comfort food, this Pioneer Woman King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe is perfect. It is rich, warm and very satisfying.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken shredded – 3 cups
- Corn tortillas – 8 to 10 pieces
- Cream of chicken soup – 1 can
- Cream of mushroom soup – 1 can
- Diced tomatoes with green chilies – 1 can
- Onion chopped – 1 medium
- Bell pepper chopped – 1 medium
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Chicken broth – 1 cup
- Cheddar cheese shredded – 2 cups
- Chili powder – 1 teaspoon
- Cumin – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
- Oil – 2 tablespoons
Instructions
Prepare the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease your baking dish lightly with oil. This helps prevent sticking and makes serving easier later.
Cook the Vegetables
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir often to avoid burning.
Make the Sauce
- Add cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Mix well until smooth. Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Add Chicken
- Put shredded chicken into the sauce. Stir well so the chicken absorbs all the flavors. Cook for another 3 minutes on low heat.
Layer the Casserole
- Place a layer of tortillas at the bottom of the baking dish. Add a layer of chicken mixture. Sprinkle some cheese on top. Repeat layers until everything is used.
Add Final Cheese Layer
- Top the casserole with the remaining cheese. Spread it evenly for a golden, cheesy crust.
Bake the Casserole
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes. The cheese should melt and turn slightly golden. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster cooking.
- Cut tortillas into strips for easy layering.
- Add jalapeños if you like extra spice.
- Do not skip resting time after baking.
- Use fresh grated cheese for better melting.
- You can replace cheddar with a Mexican cheese blend.