Description
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that perfectly blends tender chicken, creamy sauce, and crunchy tortilla chips. This easy-to-make casserole is ideal for family dinners or gatherings, delivering rich flavors and warmth with every bite. Layered with melted cheese and vibrant vegetables, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience to cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups corn tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté diced onion and bell pepper in a skillet over medium heat until softened. Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- In a large bowl, combine diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the crushed tortilla chips in the baking dish. Top with half of the sauce mixture and half of the sautéed chicken mix. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Repeat layering with remaining tortilla chips, sauce mixture, chicken, and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg