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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Prep 25 min Cook 40 min Total 1 hr 5 min Servings 8

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Toasting the tortillas first helps them hold their layer instead of dissolving.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Heat oven to 350°F. Cook vegetables in butter 8 minutes, add garlic and flour 1 minute.

  2. 02

    Whisk in broth and milk; simmer until thick. Add tomatoes, spices and chicken.

  3. 03

    Layer tortillas, filling and cheese in a 9x13 three times, ending with cheese.

  4. 04

    Bake 35–40 minutes until bubbly. Rest 10 minutes.

Notes & swaps

  • Toasting the tortillas first helps them hold their layer instead of dissolving.

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