Smoked King Ranch Chicken Casserole

This classic King Ranch chicken casserole is bursting with smoked chicken, corn tortillas, tomatoes, peppers, and cheesy goodness.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Trim fat off chicken breasts

Step 2

Rub olive oil on chicken breasts

Step 3

Season chicken breasts with favorite general purpose bbq seasoning

Step 4

Heat smoker up to 225 degrees F

Step 5

Smoke chicken in smoker for approximately 1 hour or until internal temp of 160 degrees.

Step 6

Wrap chicken in foil with some chicken broth and leave in smoker for 30 minutes

Step 7

Remove chicken from smoker and shred with double-bladed hand mixer

Step 8

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.

Step 9

Saute onion and bell peppers in the hot oil until warmed through (about 2 minutes). Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 10

Add both cans of condensed soup, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, chicken broth, sour cream, cumin, ancho chile powder, oregano, and chipotle chile powder

Step 11

Mix until sauce is well-combined.

Step 12

Spread a few tablespoons of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 of the smoked chicken, 1/2 of the sauce, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, and 1/2 of the tortillas.

Step 13

Spread the remaining chicken over the tortillas.

Step 14

Spread all but 1/2 cup of the remaining sauce over the chicken, then top with another 1/3 of the Cheddar, and the remaining tortillas.

Step 15

Spread the remaining 1/2 cup over top, and sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar.

Step 16

Heat up smoker to 350 degrees

Step 17

Bake casserole in the smoker until bubbling (about 40 minutes).

Step 18

Turn on the broiler and broil until the top is golden, 2 to 3 more minutes.

Step 19

Serve hot and enjoy!

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