Homemade King Ranch Chicken Casserole

5 steps · 1h 5m total

1. 01

   Sauté Onion and Pepper

   Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, then add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté them for about 2 minutes, until they start to soften.
2. 02

   Prepare the Sauce

   Whisk in the cream of chicken soup and 1/2 cup of the cheese until combined. Set this mixture aside.
3. 03

   Assemble the Casserole

   Grab a 9x13 baking dish. Start by layering the bottom with about half of the torn flour tortillas. Evenly distribute half of the cooked, cubed chicken over the tortillas, then spread half of the soup and cheese mixture on top. Finish this layer with half of the tomatoes and chilis.

   Repeat this layering process once more: tortillas, chicken, soup mixture, and finally, the remaining tomatoes and chilis.

4. 04

   Bake the Casserole

   Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. The casserole should be hot and bubbly underneath.

   Carefully remove the foil, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and lightly golden at the edges.

5. 05

   Serve

   Let the casserole rest for a few minutes out of the oven, then serve it while it's still warm.