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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is made with layers of tender chicken, creamy sauce, cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips. This Tex-Mex casserole will be a new family favorite!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Dinner, King Ranch Cassrole, King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 475 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken prepared and shredded
  • 10 oz. bag tortilla chips lightly crushed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 oz. tomatoes and chilies
  • 10.5 oz. cream of mushroom soup
  • 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare and shred the chicken. Set it aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Prepare and shred the chicken. Set it aside.
  4. In a large sauce pan heat olive oil then sauté the onions and bell pepper until tender. Add the garlic to the pot and cook until garlic is fragrant, about one minute.
  5. Add the tomatoes and chilies and stir to mix with the onions, peppers and garlic.
  6. Next add the Cream of Chicken Soup and the Cream of Mushroom Soup to the pot stir until both soups are well combined. If you are adding hot sauce to your casserole add it to the soup mixture and mix.
  7. Line the bottom of the casserole dish with about half the tortilla chips.
  8. Next layer the shredded chicken on top of the chips.
  9. Pour half of the soup mixture over the chicken then top with shredded half cheddar cheese.
  10. Repeat layers starting with the tortilla chips, then shredded chicken, and soup mixture.
  11. Top the casserole with more shedded cheddar cheese and the mozzarella cheese.
  12. Place in the preheated oven to bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  13. Garnish with parsley and more crushed tortilla chips if desired.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.

Nutrition Facts
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 475 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 940mg41%
Potassium 334mg10%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 586IU12%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
Calcium 336mg34%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.