King Ranch Chicken Casserole
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4.5
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Description
King Ranch Chicken Casserole starts by sautéing onions and red bell peppers until softened, then mixing them with cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups, diced tomatoes, green chilies, chili powder, and garlic powder to create a flavorful sauce. The sauce is layered in a casserole dish with cooked shredded chicken, cheese, and tortillas, forming distinct soft, creamy, and cheesy layers.
Baked until hot and browned on top, the casserole combines tender chicken, mild heat from chilies and chili powder, and creamy textures from the soups and cheese. The tortillas absorb moisture and bind the layers together while maintaining a soft bite.
This casserole makes a comforting and filling meal suitable for family dinners. Leftovers keep well refrigerated and reheat easily in the microwave or oven.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 10.75 ounce condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 can
- 10.75 ounce cream of chicken soup 1 can, condensed
- 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes 1 can
- ⅔ cup chicken broth low sodium
- 4 ounce green chilies 1 can
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups chicken cooked, shredded
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 10 medium tortillas corn or flour, 4 of them cut into halves
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the oven: Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Cook onion and pepper: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, then cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Make the sauce: Add the onion and pepper mixture to a large mixing bowl along with both the condensed soups, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, green chilies, chili powder, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined.
- Start to assemble casserole: Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Top with half of the chicken, then pour 2 cups of the sauce over the chicken, sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese, and spread half of the tortillas.
- Finish assembling casserole: Top with the remaining chicken, 2 more cups of sauce, 1 cup of cheese, and the remaining tortillas. Finish layering the casserole with the remaining sauce and then cheese.
- Bake and garnish: Transfer the baking dish to the oven and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese has browned slightly. Garnish with green onion and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered with plastic wrap or foil in the casserole dish, or transfer to an airtight container for refrigeration up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave or covered in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1217mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 393mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1361IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 377mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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