5 from 3 votes
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Creamy and cheesy King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a Southern staple that makes the most comforting meal ever! With melty cheese, chicken, and southwest ingredients add a lot of flavor to this easy casserole with minimal work.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
328 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Cups chicken breast shredded, cooked
- 1 ounce cream of chicken soup canned
- 1 ounce cream of mushroom soup can
- 1 Cup sour cream
- 1 ounce diced tomatoes with green chilies canned, brand: ROTEL
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- 2 Cups Colby jack cheese shredded
- 1 Teaspoon chili powder
- ½ Teaspoon cumin
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- 10 white corn tortillas Torn Into Bite-Sized Pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Greatest a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, Rotel, diced onion, diced red bell pepper, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Layer half of the white corn tortillas on the bottom to the greased 9x14-inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the shredded chicken evenly over the tortillas.
- Pour half of the soup mixture over the shredded chicken.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded colby jack cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers - torn white corn tortillas, shredded chicken, soup mixture, and shredded colby jack cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
- This King Ranch Chicken Casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For leftovers, you can reheat the casserole in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
- If you prefer a milder version, you can use diced tomatoes instead of Rotel.
- Serve this casserole with your favorite side dish, such as rice or green salad, for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
545mg
(23%)
Potassium
282mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1065IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
294mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 545mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1065IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 294mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.