How to Make King Ranch Chicken Casserole I - A Step-by-Step Guide

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a classic Tex-Mex dish that has been a favorite in households across the southern United States for decades. This hearty casserole is a flavorful and satisfying comfort food that brings together layers of chicken, cheese, and corn tortillas in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce.

Often referred to as the "queen of all casseroles," King Ranch Chicken Casserole has a winning combination of flavors and textures that is sure to please even the pickiest of ...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) chicken, boiled and deboned
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C.)
  • Layer the chips in a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  • Combine the tomatoes, chicken soup, mushroom soup and onion. Pour half of mixture over chips. Layer the chicken pieces, half of the cheese and the remaining soup mixture.
  • Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Top with the remaining cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted.
  • Nutrition

    663 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 1156mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 422mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 357mg