Best 7 King Ranch Chicken Casserole I Recipes

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If you are looking for a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a family meal or potluck, king ranch chicken casserole is the perfect recipe for you. This classic casserole combines juicy chicken, creamy sauce, tender vegetables, and a crispy tortilla chip topping for a flavorful and satisfying meal. With its easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this King Ranch Chicken Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Roxi3617

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1/2 cup chicken broth (I used bouillon)
2 cups diced cooked chicken (I used a roasted chicken from Albertsons)
12 corn tortillas, ripped into bite sized pieces
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F
  • In large saucepan, saute the onion and pepper in the butter until tender (about 5 minutes).
  • Add soups, tomatoes, and broth.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Fold in the chicken until well blended.
  • Lightly grease a 9 x 13" baking dish.
  • Layer with 1/3 the tortillas, 1/3 the chicken mixture, and 1/3 the cheese.
  • Repeat layers twice more.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • About ten minutes before removing from the oven, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top; replace in oven until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.4, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 66.5, Sodium 962.2, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2, Protein 20.1

KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Whip up a little taste of Texas.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 chopped green bell pepper
1 chopped onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can diced tomato and green chiles
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pinches garlic powder
2 pinches pepper
12 corn tortillas, torn into 1-inch pieces
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skilled over medium-high heat, sauté bell pepper and onion 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken and next 7 ingredients; remove from heat.
  • Layer one-third of torn tortillas in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with one-third of chicken mixture and 2/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.

KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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From what I hear, it's impossible to go to any sort of potluck in Texas and not see one of these.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 white onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 cooked chicken, torn into shreds or cut into chunks
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
10 corn tortillas, cut into quarters

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Saute onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in hot oil until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Combine onion-pepper mixture, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, sour cream, cumin, ancho chile powder, oregano, and chipotle chile powder together in a large bowl and stir until sauce is well-combined.
  • Spread a few tablespoons of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread 1/2 the chicken over the sauce. Spread about half the sauce over the chicken and top with 1/3 the cheese. Spread a layer of tortillas over the cheese. Spread remaining 1/2 the chicken over the tortillas, and top with almost all of the remaining sauce, reserving 1/2 cup sauce. Top with 1/3 the cheese, remaining tortillas, the reserved 1/2 cup sauce, and remaining 1/3 cheese.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 40 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to broil. Broil the casserole until top is golden, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 890.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

KING RANCH CHICKEN



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Butter, for the baking dish
One 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
One 10.5-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with chiles, such as Rotel
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
16 corn tortillas, torn into pieces
1 roasted whole chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!), cooled and torn into chunks
1 large white or yellow onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 jalapeno, finely diced
1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Make the soup/tomato mixture, which is very bizarre and might scare you off. But please: Be brave and stick with me through this challenging time. You won't be sorry! In a large bowl, combine the soups and diced tomatoes and chiles. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and chicken broth. Then--this is the time to be strong--stir it all together. Trust me!
  • Line the bottom of the baking dish with half of the torn tortillas. Layer on half the chicken. Add half the onion, bell pepper and jalapeno. Sprinkle on half the cheese and pour on half the wacky soup mixture. Then repeat the layers, beginning with the rest of the tortillas, and ending with the rest of the you-know-what.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake until bubbling, another 15 minutes.
  • Look at that! Serve it with a salad and a dang hearty appetite.
  • To make ahead and freeze: Fold foil over the unbaked casserole and freeze until solid. Then, lift the foil-topped casserole out of the pan, wrap the whole thing in plastic wrap and freeze until needed. When ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap, put the foiled-topped casserole back into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and thaw. Bake at 350 degrees F following the baking instructions above.

KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this delicious casserole featuring chicken and vegetables - perfect for Southwestern cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 bag (12 oz) frozen onions, celery, bell pepper and parsley seasoning blend
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
12 soft corn tortillas (6 inch), torn into 1-inch pieces
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together chicken, seasoning blend, soups, tomatoes, chili powder and garlic salt.
  • Layer one-third of the tortilla pieces in baking dish. Top with one-third of the chicken mixture and 2/3 cup of the cheese. Repeat layers twice.
  • Bake uncovered 32 to 35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 930 mg

KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE III



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A spicy, savory baked chicken treat. Food fit for kings!

Provided by Ede

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
3 cups cooked, diced chicken breast meat
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the chicken soup, mushroom soup, broth and tomatoes with chiles. Set aside.
  • Lightly grease a shallow 3 quart casserole dish. Layer 1/2 the tortillas, 1/2 the chicken, 1/2 the onion, 1/2 the bell pepper and 1/2 the cheese in the casserole dish. Pour 1/2 of the soup mixture over the layers. Repeat the layers of tortillas, chicken, onion and bell pepper; pour the remaining soup mixture over the top, then top with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle with chili powder and garlic salt and bake for 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1102.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

FAMILY FAVORITE KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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There are all kinds of King Ranch chicken recipes out there, but this one is the ''BEST OF THE BEST" in my house. This is truly a scrumptious dish and your family and friends will love you for it. It does take some preparation time, but it's worth the time and effort.

Provided by ChamoritaMomma

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (4 1/2 lb) roasting chickens
2 celery ribs, cut into 3 pieces each
2 carrots, cut into 3 pieces each
2 1/2-3 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder (see note)
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
12 (6 inch) fajita-size corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch strips

Steps:

  • If applicable, remove giblets from chicken, and reserve for another use. Rinse chicken.
  • Place chicken, celery, carrots, and salt in a large Dutch oven with water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 50 minutes to 1 hour or until chicken is done. Remove from heat. Remove chicken from broth; cool 30 minutes. Remove and reserve 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Strain any remaining cooking liquid, and reserve for another use.
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté 6 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add bell pepper and garlic, and sauté 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in reserved 3/4 cup cooking liquid, cream of mushroom soup, and next 5 ingredients. Cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes.
  • Skin and bone chicken; shred meat into bite-size pieces. Layer half of chicken in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with half of soup mixture and 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Cover with half of corn tortilla strips. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. You'll want to make extra because it truly is even better the next day.
  • Chili Powder Note: 1 teaspoons chili powder and 1/8 teaspoons ground red pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.1, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 175.5, Sodium 1988, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 43.5

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: The chicken should be cooked until it is just cooked through, but not overcooked. Otherwise, it will become dry and tough. You can check for doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. It should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a Good Quality Cheese: The cheese is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a combination of the two are all good options.
  • Season to Taste: Be sure to taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or chili powder to taste.

Conclusion:

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give King Ranch Chicken Casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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