Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing King Ranch Chicken, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the flavors of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a medley of vegetables, enveloped in a golden crust of shredded cheese. This classic casserole has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide, and we're thrilled to present a collection of irresistible recipes that showcase its versatility. From the traditional version to innovative twists, discover the perfect King Ranch Chicken recipe that suits your taste preferences and dietary needs. Embark on a culinary adventure with us as we explore the world of this beloved comfort food.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE
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
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
Whip up a little taste of Texas.
Provided by Southern Living Editors
Time 1h10m
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
BEST KING RANCH EVER
A family staple meal that has been in the monthly rotation for several years now and is still asked for quite often. This is great either served with refried beans and chips as a Mexican dish or with corn and steamed green beans as a casserole.
Provided by razzchick
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with green chiles and juice, chicken broth, onion, and canned green chiles together in a bowl, stirring until thoroughly combined.
- Place 1/3 of the tortilla strips in a layer into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with 1/3 of the chicken mixture. Repeat layers twice more; sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese on top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown and casserole is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. If casserole is still slightly runny, let stand 5 to 10 minutes until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1048 mg, Sugar 2 g
KING RANCH CHICKEN
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
BEST DAMN KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is the perfect Tex-Mex comfort food....creamy, cheesy, and spicy, definite crowd pleaser...and it's gluten free! Serve with my Authentic & Simple Texas Guacamole and Fresh Garlic Salsa for a complete Tex-Mex experience!
Provided by Emilie
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Step 2 Add butter to large skillet over medium high heat. When butter melts, add onion and bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.Step 3 To a large bowl add cooked chicken, Rotel, chopped jalapeno, both soups, cream, pepper, and cumin. Stir well to combine. Add cooked veggies and stir to combine.Step 4 You are ready to assemble! Butter or spray a deep 9×9 casserole dish. Start with a layer of tortillas. Cut 2 tortillas in half and place the cut side along the edges of the pan and place one hole tortilla to cove the hole in the center. Spoon about 1- 1 ½ cups of the chicken mixture on top of the tortillas and spread evenly. Top with ½ cup of shredded cheese...now tortillas...you may have to cut a few to fill in the holes in the corners.Step 5 Repeat layers ending with chicken mixture and cheese on top. Bake at 350 for 35 -40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Check after 25 minutes, if cheese is getting too brown, lay a piece of foil over the top.Step 6 Let sit at least 15-20 minutes before cutting. Keep leftovers in container tightly sealed and refrigerate. It is even better the next day!Step 7 You can also bake it off the day before serving, refrigerate and reheat before serving. To reheat, cover with foil and bake at 300 for 45-50 minutes or until heated through.
THE BEST KING RANCH CHICKEN EVER
Make and share this The Best King Ranch Chicken Ever recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cookingbaby
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375.
- Dice chicken into small bite size cubes and cook in pan with oil, ground cumin, and chili powder.
- Pour a light layer of chicken broth at bottom of casserole dish to line.
- In a medium size bowl, add chicken, rotel, cream of mushroom, and chicken broth and mix.
- Line bottom of pan with corn tortillas
- Add chicken and soup mixture over the tortillas.
- Add a light layer of diced onion over soup mixture.
- Top with layered mixture between both kinds of cheeses.
- Repeat last 3 directions until casserole dish is filled and topped with cheese (usually only 2 layers).
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minute.
KING RANCH CHICKEN
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 11 by 7 by 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Sauce: Melt butter in medium heavy skillet over moderate heat. Add garlic, red pepper, and cumin and stir-fry 1 minute. Blend in flour, add broth and milk, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth -- about 3 minutes. Stir in sour cream, salt, and black pepper to taste; set aside. Filling: Melt butter in large heavy skillet, over moderate heat. Add onion, green pepper, green chilies, mushrooms, tomatoes, and pimiento, and cook, stirring often, until vegetables soften and flavors meld-10 to 15 minutes. Tortillas: Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch in small heavy skillet, set over moderate heat, and heat until ripples appear on skillet bottom. Holding tortillas by tongs, dip one by one into oil just long enough to soften, 5 to 10 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
- To Layer: Arrange half of tortillas in bottom of prepared baking dish, then build up layers this way, distributing each evenly: 1/2 chicken and 1/3 sauce; 1/2 each filling, cheese, olives, and scallions, and 1/2 remaining tortillas, chicken, filling, cheese, olives, scallions, and finally, remaining sauce. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly- about 30 to 35 minutes. Serve at once.
MY FAVORITE KING RANCH CHICKEN
I adopted this recipe from Recipezaar in September 2006. It was originally submitted by Moxie, but she is no longer a member of Recipezaar. I've been making Moxie's recipe for several years now and I'm proud to give it a home. The only change I make is that I use two cans of cream of chicken soup and omit the can of cream of mushroom soup, because my kids dislike mushrooms. This casserole is a church potluck staple here in Texas and there are as many versions of this dish as there are armadillos in Texas. However, this is the best King Ranch Chicken recipe that I've found! This casserole also freezes well.
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Chicken
Time 1h25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Steam or boil the chicken breasts until cooked through (I use my steamer and find it makes the chicken perfectly moist and tender).
- When cool, dice into bite-size pieces.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix the soups, onion, Ro-tel tomatoes and Cheez Whiz until blended.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
- Layer the bottom of a greased 9x12 casserole dish with crushed chips.
- Next, layer half the chicken pieces.
- Top with half the sauce.
- Sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers, but top with the Cheddar and Mozzarella.
- Sprinkle paprika over the top to garnish.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 929.3, Fat 57.5, SaturatedFat 22.9, Cholesterol 179.8, Sodium 2271.1, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 55.1
Tips:
- Make sure to use a large baking dish, as the chicken and sauce mixture will expand as it cooks.
- If you don't have a rotisserie chicken, you can use a store-bought or homemade roasted chicken instead.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder and cumin to your taste.
- Top the casserole with a generous amount of cheese before baking, as this will help to create a golden brown crust.
- Serve the King Ranch Chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.
Conclusion:
King Ranch Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make casserole that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own taste preferences, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give King Ranch Chicken a try.
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