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    King Ranch Chicken Casserole

    Shredded chicken layered with corn tortillas, a creamy chile-spiced sauce, and melted cheese, baked until bubbly.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 35 minCook time
    🍽 8Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    King Ranch chicken casserole — shredded chicken, corn tortillas and creamy chile sauce baked under melted cheese

    King Ranch chicken casserole is a Texas dinner-table legend — shredded chicken layered with corn tortillas, a creamy chile-spiced sauce, and plenty of melted cheese, all baked until bubbly. It’s named for the famous King Ranch, and it’s been a Texas potluck staple for generations.

    Chef Emily presents King Ranch Chicken Casserole

    The Texas casserole legend

    Shredded chicken, corn tortillas, and a creamy chile sauce baked under melted cheese — King Ranch chicken casserole.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
    2. Whisk the soups, Rotel, sour cream, chili powder, and cumin into a sauce.
    3. Layer half the tortillas in the dish, then half the chicken, half the sauce, and half the cheeses. Repeat the layers, ending with cheese.
    4. Bake 35-40 minutes until hot and bubbling.
    5. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Use slightly stale tortillas — they hold up better in the casserole. Rotel tomatoes give the sauce its signature kick; use mild or original to control the heat.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook35 min
    Servings8
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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