Description
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining layers of tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and melty cheese for a delightful meal. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Each bite offers an explosion of flavors, making it a timeless favorite that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups crushed tortilla chips
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Saut? onions and garlic until soft.
- Add shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), cream of chicken soup, and one cup of cheddar cheese.
- Layer half of the crushed tortilla chips in the baking dish, followed by half of the chicken mixture. Repeat layers, topping with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (about 235g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg