This comforting Tex-Mex casserole is super creamy and bursting with flavor. If you haven’t had the pleasure of trying King Ranch chicken casserole, consider this your invitation. The dish is a beloved Texas tradition and, while there are endless variations, this recipe is by far the easiest one yet without sacrificing flavor.
Layers of corn tortillas almost make this casserole into a Southwestern lasagna, while the tang of cream cheese and sour cream helps to balance out all the cheesiness. Diced tomatoes with green chiles, along with a jalapeño, provided just enough heat. This is a dish that’s sure to please your whole crowd.
Variations To Try
There are near-infinite ways to make this casserole your own. Here are just a few ideas:
- Substitute Monterey Jack for the cheddar cheese
- Kick up the heat by replacing the regular cream cheese with spicy jalapeño cream cheese
- Replace the red bell peppers with 2 poblano peppers
- Add crunch by using slightly crushed tortilla chips instead of corn tortillas
- Stir chopped jarred chipotle peppers in adobo sauce into the cream cheese mixture for a smokier and spicier flavor profile
- Add some chicken bouillon granules to the cream cheese mixture to mimic the flavor of cream of chicken soup
Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower
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