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King Ranch Casserole

King Ranch Casserole, fresh out of the oven
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Casserole

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper or 2 Anaheim peppers, seeded, cored and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups shredded chicken ~1#
  • 2 cans of cream of soups I like 1 chicken and 1 celery
  • 1 can Rotel
  • 1-2 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 12 corn tortillas torn into 1-2” pieces
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 cup Crushed Taco Chips
  • 1 Tbsp dried chives or parsley

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the oil, then sauté the onion and peppers until soft.
  • Add the chicken, soups, Rotel and taco seasoning and mix.
  • Tear up the tortillas and put 1/3 in the bottom of a greased or sprayed 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Top with 1/3 of the chicken mix, and then 2/3 cup of the cheese.
  • Repeat those layers two more times for a total of 3 layers.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes.
  • Put the crushed Nacho chips over the top for the last 5-10 minutes
  • Garnish with scallions, chives or parsley.