Description
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and layers of crunchy tortilla chips topped with melted cheese. This Tex-Mex favorite is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests without the hassle. With vibrant flavors and creamy goodness, each bite feels like a warm hug. Easy to make and customize, this casserole will soon become your go-to recipe for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, and cream of chicken soup; mix until combined.
- Layer half of the tortilla chips in the baking dish, followed by half of the chicken mixture. Repeat layers.
- Top with cheddar cheese and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with cilantro or jalapeños if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg