5.0 from 12 votes
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is perfect for potlucks or for an easy weeknight meal. Simple ingredients makes this a favorite casserole.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Let Cool
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 507 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.75 ounces
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.75 ounces
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies 10 ounces
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9X13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the diced onions and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.
- Then stir in the diced tomatoes with green chiles, chili powder, garlic powder and sautéed onions and peppers and cooked shredded chicken until well combined.
- Cut the tortillas in half and spread half of them along the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture on top of the tortillas and top with half of the shredded cheese.
- Then repeat the layers 1 more time in the pan: tortillas, chicken mixture and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the mixture is heated through and the casserole is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven. Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
2307mg
(96%)
Potassium
833mg
(24%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1554IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
356mg
(36%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 2307mg | 96% |
| Potassium | 833mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1554IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 356mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.