Best 7 King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipes

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**King Ranch Chicken Casserole: A Culinary Journey Through History and Flavor**

Few dishes evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort like the iconic King Ranch Chicken Casserole. This delectable dish, steeped in both culinary history and regional pride, has captivated taste buds for generations. With its origins in the sprawling King Ranch of South Texas, this casserole showcases a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Tender chicken, enveloped in a creamy sauce, nestles amidst layers of corn tortillas, cheese, and peppers, creating a symphony of flavors that delights the senses. This article presents a collection of King Ranch Chicken Casserole recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary expertise. From the traditional to the innovative, these recipes offer a culinary journey that pays homage to this beloved dish while exploring its endless possibilities. Whether you seek a gluten-free, vegetarian, or a classic rendition, these recipes promise an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 CASSEROLE I



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This is just one of the many King Ranch recipes available. Everyone seems to love it and it's sooooooo easy. Its' especially good when served with Mexican Corn Bread.

Provided by Susan Wright

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 662.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1155.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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

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

EASY KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Looking for a classic dish made using Old El Paso® taco kit? Then check out this hearty chicken casserole that's perfect for a Southwestern dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups frozen diced celery, onion, and red and green bell peppers (from 10-oz bag)
2 cans (103/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cans (10 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1 box (12.5 oz) Old El Paso™ taco dinner kit
3 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken)
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
Chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream and lime wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook frozen vegetables in butter 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. In medium bowl, mix cooked vegetables, soup, tomatoes and 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix (from dinner kit).
  • Break taco shells (from dinner kit) into pieces. Layer 1 1/2 cups of the chicken in baking dish. Top with half of the soup mixture and 1 cup of the cheese. Top with half of the tortilla pieces. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1814 mg

OLD-SCHOOL KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Categories     Chicken     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cooked 2 1/2 pound fryer (cooked with cumin, onion, celery and garlic) shredded
10 corn tortillas
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, diced
2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 cup of chicken broth
1 can of Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 tsp. of chile powder

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Combine soups, broth, Ro-Tel tomatoes and chile powder; blend until smooth. 3. Place a layer of chicken in a greased casserole dish. 4. Add layers of tortillas, onion, bell peppers, cheese and sauce. 5. Repeat layers, ending with cheese. 6. Bake uncovered for half an hour or until brown and bubbling.

KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE II



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A tasty chicken casserole, using shredded chicken and crumbled tortilla chips. Be the king or queen of your 'ranch' by serving up this treat for dinner!

Provided by Annette Shaw

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
2 (10.75 ounce) cans fat free condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) package low-fat baked tortilla chips
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (6 ounce) can black olives
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
1 cup reduced fat sour cream
¼ cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place chicken breasts in a pot of boiling water. Cook until meat shreds easily with a fork, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from water, and cool slightly. Remove meat and skin from bones, and shred.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and canned tomatoes and mix together.
  • Lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. In dish begin layering: 1/3 of the chicken, 1/3 of the soup mixture, then crumble tortilla chips on top. Repeat layers twice, ending with tortilla chips and a sprinkle of cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, until bubbly. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Top casserole with lettuce, chopped tomato, olives, a couple of dollops of sour cream and a sprinkling of chives. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1545.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven: This will give the chicken plenty of room to brown and prevent overcrowding.
  • Season the chicken generously: This will help to develop flavor throughout the dish.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breasts are best when they are cooked through but still tender and juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, texture, and nutrients to the dish. Some good choices include bell peppers, onions, corn, and black beans.
  • Use a creamy sauce: This will help to bind all of the ingredients together and create a rich and flavorful casserole.
  • Top with cheese: This will add a golden brown crust to the casserole and make it even more delicious.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Some good choices include rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

King Ranch chicken casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and variety of vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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