Our family is a big fan of King Ranch Chicken Casserole (or what we just call “King Ranch Chicken” here in Texas). If you’re one of the poor unfortunate souls who have never tasted this unique chicken dish before, then sit down and keep on reading. Trust me, this one is sit-down-worthy.

Here’s a Chicken Noodle Casserole that’s also super easy to make and uses Ritz crackers.

King Ranch Chicken is one of those recipes that is so simple to make–a little of this, a little of that–yet so delightfully different and tasty. Serve it at your next potluck or take it to a new mom in need. Both kids and grownups like it.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, shredded
• 12 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 10 oz can Rotel
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1 cup for topping)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Directions

In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil. Saute onions and peppers, just until soft (about 5 minutes).

Add broth, soups, Rotel, and spices. Stir well.

Continue to stir and boil until thickened and bubbly.

Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray. Place 1/3 of the tortilla quarters down in a layer. Add 1/3 of the shredded chicken breasts. Top with 1/3 of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Repeat 2 more times.

Top with 1 cup shredded cheese, cover with foil, and bake at 375 F for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5-10 minutes.

Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve with a salad.

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