Description
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a comforting Tex-Mex dish that combines tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and creamy sauce layered with crunchy tortilla chips. Perfect for cozy evenings or potlucks, this hearty casserole will have everyone asking for seconds. With its rich flavors and cheesy goodness, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser that you can customize to suit your taste. Whether you’re enjoying it on a rainy day or sharing it at a gathering, this recipe is sure to create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 cans (10 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (10.5 oz) low-fat cream of chicken soup
- 4 cups tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil chicken in salted water for 15-20 minutes until cooked; shred into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup with diced tomatoes, onion powder, and cumin.
- Layer half of the tortilla chips in the baking dish, followed by half of the chicken and half of the sauce mixture.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients; top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg