Best 7 King Ranch Chicken Casserole Iii Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with King Ranch Chicken Casserole, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This iconic dish, rooted in Texan cuisine, boasts a rich history and diverse interpretations. Explore a collection of carefully curated recipes that capture the essence of this beloved casserole, ranging from classic renditions to innovative twists. Each recipe promises a unique experience, catering to various dietary preferences and culinary skills. Embark on a delightful adventure as you discover the secrets behind this timeless comfort food, sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

TEXAN RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Every time I serve this creamy chicken ranch casserole, it gets rave reviews. The recipe was passed down to me and is so good! It's really easy to make, freezes well and has just a touch of heat. If your family likes more, add some jalapenos! -Kendra Doss, Smithville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 tablespoon chili powder
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1-inch strips
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, celery and peppers in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chicken, soups, tomatoes and chili powder., Line the bottom of a 3-qt. baking dish with half of the tortilla strips; top with half of the chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 719mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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



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This is more like Chicken Enchiladas. Easy to prepare and always a huge hit! Great for a potluck or picnic too.

Provided by Kathy Joppie

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 small corn soft tortillas, torn into small pieces
4 lb chicken breast, poached & cut up (reserve 1/2 cup broth)
1 c green onion, chopped
2-3 c cheese, shredded (i use cojack)
SOUP MIXTURE
1 can(s) tomatoes with chili's
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
2 dash(es) tobasco sauce
1/2 c chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. Poach, not boil the chicken with carrot, onion and celery till done. Cool and cut up.
  • 2. Combine tomatoes, soups, chili powder, tobasco sauce and reserved chicken broth in small bowl.
  • 3. In 9x13 dish, layer in order: tortilla pieces, chicken, soup mixture, green onions, cheese. (I usually end up with three layers). Bake @ 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let cool a few minutes before serving to let the cheese set up.
  • 4. NOTE: Adjust heat for your particular taste by either adding more green chili's or using tomatoes without chili's. To save time you could also use a rotisserie chicken from your local deli.

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

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and cook efficiently.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Choose organic, free-range chicken and fresh vegetables whenever possible.
  • Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season your dish well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Cook the Chicken Thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked through before adding it to the casserole. You can check by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. It should read 165°F (74°C).
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When sautéing the vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from steaming.
  • Use a Good Quality Casserole Dish: Choose a casserole dish that is large enough to hold all of the ingredients comfortably. A 9x13 inch dish is a good standard size.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the casserole until the top is golden brown and bubbly. This usually takes about 30-35 minutes.
  • Let it Rest: After baking, let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the casserole to firm up.

Conclusion:

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, it's sure to be a hit at your next family gathering or potluck. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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