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Pioneer Woman King Ranch Chicken Recipe

Pioneer Woman King Ranch Chicken Recipe

When you think of comfort food, there's a good chance the Pioneer Woman King Ranch Chicken Recipe comes to mind.
This King Ranch Chicken recipe not only creates an incredibly flavorful meal but also serves as a perfect make-ahead freezer casserole.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 0
Equipment
  • 1 baking dish
  • 2 large mixing bowl
Ingredients
  
  • Cooked shredded chicken you can use chicken breasts, thighs, or rotisserie chicken
  • 16 corn tortillas torn into pieces
  • 1 large white or yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder or more to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or more to taste
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheese blend a mix of Monterey Jack, cheddar, and Mexican cheese
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can chopped green chiles
  • Cooking oil such as olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Optional: jalapeno peppers bell peppers, and cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
 
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
    In a medium skillet, heat a tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
    Sauté the diced onion until it's soft and golden brown.
    You can also add finely chopped bell pepper or jalapeno peppers for extra flavor and spice.
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
    To this mixture, add the sautéed pepper and onion as well as the canned green chiles.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and Greek yogurt (or sour cream).
    Stir in a cup of cheese from the shredded cheese blend.
    To assemble the casserole, begin by spreading a thin layer of the soup mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.
    Then, create a single layer using the torn tortillas.
  • Next, add half of the chicken mixture on top of the tortillas, followed by another layer of tortillas.
    Pour half of the soup-cheese mixture over the tortillas, making sure to spread it evenly.
    Repeat these layers once more until all the main ingredients (tortillas, chicken mixture, and soup-cheese mixture) are used up.
    Finally, top the casserole with the remaining shredded cheese blend.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 60 minutes, or until the casserole's cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
    Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes to achieve a crispier top layer, if desired.
    Allow the King Ranch Chicken to cool slightly before serving.
    If you'd like, garnish the casserole with fresh cilantro leaves and more jalapeno or bell pepper slices.
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