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King Ranch Chicken Rotel Recipe
Sophia smith

King Ranch Chicken Rotel Recipe

This creamy, cheesy King Ranch Chicken Rotel Recipe is a true Tex-Mex comfort food classic! With layers of corn tortillas, tender chicken, Rotel tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, it bakes into a bubbly, flavorful casserole that’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or weeknight meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Casserole
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1⁄4 cup margarine
  • 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10 3/4 oz)
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (10 3/4 oz)
  • 1 can Ro*tel diced tomatoes and green chilies (10 oz)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (cubed or shredded – rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 12 corn tortillas (torn into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • Sour cream
  • alapeño slices for extra heat

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

Cooking this casserole is simple, and you don’t need fancy equipment. Just make sure you have these essentials on hand:
  1. Large Skillet: For sautéing the onion and green bell pepper until tender.
  2. Mixing Bowls: To combine the soups, Rotel, and chicken into a creamy filling.
  3. 13x9-inch Baking Dish: The perfect casserole dish for layering and baking.
  4. Wooden Spoon or Spatula: For stirring and mixing ingredients evenly.
  5. Aluminum Foil: Helps cover the casserole if you want to prevent over-browning while baking.
Having these tools ready will make your cooking process smooth and stress-free.