Best 2 Best King Ranch Ever Recipes

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes evoke as much nostalgia and warmth as the legendary King Ranch Casserole. This iconic dish originated in the vast ranchlands of Texas and has since become a beloved classic across the globe. With its layers of creamy chicken, tender vegetables, fluffy tortillas, and a gooey cheese topping, the King Ranch Casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight even the most discerning palate. But with countless variations available, finding the best recipe can be a daunting task. Fear not, fellow gastronomes, for this comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of the ultimate King Ranch Casserole, ensuring that your next culinary creation is truly a feast fit for a king.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BEST KING RANCH EVER

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A family staple meal that has been in the monthly rotation for several years now and is still asked for quite often. This is great either served with refried beans and chips as a Mexican dish or with corn and steamed green beans as a casserole.

Provided by razzchick

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup chopped onion
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
6 corn tortillas, torn into strips - or more as needed
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with green chiles and juice, chicken broth, onion, and canned green chiles together in a bowl, stirring until thoroughly combined.
Place 1/3 of the tortilla strips in a layer into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with 1/3 of the chicken mixture. Repeat layers twice more; sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese on top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown and casserole is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. If casserole is still slightly runny, let stand 5 to 10 minutes until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1048 mg, Sugar 2 g

THE BEST KING RANCH CHICKEN EVER

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Make and share this The Best King Ranch Chicken Ever recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cookingbaby

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 -10 boneless skinless chicken tenderloins or 2 -3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
15 corn tortillas
1 (8 ounce) bag Mexican blend cheese
1 (8 ounce) bag cheddar cheese, jack
2 -3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (8 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth
1 onion, diced
1 (10 ounce) can rotel, with chilies
3 tablespoons oil (I prefer grapeseed)

Steps:

Heat oven to 375.
Dice chicken into small bite size cubes and cook in pan with oil, ground cumin, and chili powder.
Pour a light layer of chicken broth at bottom of casserole dish to line.
In a medium size bowl, add chicken, rotel, cream of mushroom, and chicken broth and mix.
Line bottom of pan with corn tortillas
Add chicken and soup mixture over the tortillas.
Add a light layer of diced onion over soup mixture.
Top with layered mixture between both kinds of cheeses.
Repeat last 3 directions until casserole dish is filled and topped with cheese (usually only 2 layers).
Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minute.

Tips:

To make the shredded chicken, you can boil or poach chicken breasts or thighs. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks or a hand mixer on low speed.
To make the creamy sauce, use a combination of cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, and sour cream. You can also add shredded cheese, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack, to the sauce for extra flavor.
To assemble the casserole, layer the tortillas, chicken, and sauce in a baking dish. Top with more cheese and bake until bubbly and golden brown.
For a more authentic King Ranch Casserole, use homemade corn tortillas. You can also use store-bought tortillas, but be sure to heat them up before assembling the casserole.
Serve King Ranch Casserole with a side of Mexican rice, beans, or salad.

Conclusion:

King Ranch Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make casserole that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With its creamy sauce, shredded chicken, and layers of tortillas, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and tasty meal, give King Ranch Casserole a try.