Description
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and creamy goodness, all topped with a golden layer of melted cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, promising to satisfy even the hungriest of appetites. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, it’s a delicious way to bring everyone together at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Shred once cooled.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with diced tomatoes, garlic, onion powder, cream of chicken soup, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the crushed tortilla chips, then the chicken mixture. Top with remaining chips and cheese.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg