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    King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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    This King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a classic Texas dish that can be found at just about any potluck, pitch in or church gathering in the Lone Star State. Layers of tortillas are baked with tons of gooey cheese, chicken, vegetables and spices.

    King Ranch Casserole Chicken Casserole is a classic recipe from Texas.

    Casserole Recipes

    We are a comfort food website. We like to create “real food” for “real people. So, you’ll find a lot of casseroles on our website. I feel that a great casserole can really be the ultimate comfort food. They are easy to make, easy to share and loaded with tons of real, honest to goodness, ingredients. From Crockpot recipes like this Corn Casserole, to baked recipes like this Ritz Chicken Casserole, you just can’t go wrong! Some of our other favorite casserole recipes are:

    • Crispy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
    • Bacon and Ranch Cheesy Chicken Casserole
    • Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole
    • Corn Pudding Casserole
    • Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

    King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe

    I did some research on how exactly this casserole got it’s name. There IS a large, famous ranch in Texas called the King Ranch. But no one seem to be entirely sure if this recipe was born by those that lived on the ranch, or if someone just named it after the ranch because they thought is sounded cool. Everyone DOES agree that this recipe seemed to develop in the 1950’s, after the war and when Campbell’s soup was devising ways for housewives to make dishes simpler and easier. This is why you will see TWO cans of soup in this recipe!

    King Ranch Casserole being served for dinner.

    Here is what you will need to get started:

    • Vegetable oil
    • Small onion, chopped
    • Red bell pepper, diced
    • Jalapeno pepper, deseeded and diced
    • Garlic cloves, minced
    • Chicken breast, cooked and shredded
    • Cream of chicken soup
    • Cream of mushroom soup
    • Diced tomatoes with green chilies
    • Flour tortillas, quartered
    • Monterrey jack cheese

    Can You Freeze King Ranch Chicken Casserole?

    Yes. You can freeze this dish. First, let the dish completely cool at room temperature. Then wrap it in aluminum foil and/or a freezer bag. Make sure to label it and date it. It should be good in your freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw out out in your refrigerator overnight and heat as instructed on the recipe card.

    King Ranch Casserole Instructions involve putting tortillas in a casserole dish.

    Notes, Tips and Variations

    • EASY SHREDDED CHICKEN- Want to save a little time? We love to pick up a Rotisserie Chicken from our local grocery store. Just use a couple of forks to scrape them off the bone for some perfect shredded chicken.
    • ADD SOME HEAT?- Many brands that sell tomatoes with chilis (Rotel) have various levels of heat that you can buy, from mild to hot. You can certainly use this to adjust your spiciness. You could also add some chili powder as desired to this dish.
    • USE AS A DIP?- I’ve even heard of some people using this dish as a dip or an appetizer. It would be delicious to dip some tortilla chips into!

    I hope you enjoy this recipe for King Ranch Chicken Casserole. If you are looking for more casserole recipes, check out:

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    King Ranch Casserole Chicken Casserole is a classic recipe from Texas.
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    King Ranch Chicken Casserole

    This King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a classic Texas dish that can be found at just about any potluck, pitch in or church gathering in the Lone Star State. Layers of tortillas are baked with tons of gooey cheese, chicken, vegetables and spices. 
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Keyword casserole, chicken
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 383 kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper diced
    • 1 jalapeno pepper deseeded and diced
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 cups chicken breast cooked and shredded
    • 1 10.75 ounce can cream of chicken soup
    • 1 10.75 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
    • 1 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
    • 8 8- inch flour tortillas quartered
    • 2 cups shredded Monterrey jack cheese

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic and sauté until tender.
    3. Add the chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir to combine. Heat until simmering, then remove from stovetop.
    4. Layer half the tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with half the soup mixture and half the cheese. Repeat to create another layer, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
      King Ranch Casserole Instructions involve putting tortillas in a casserole dish.
    5. Cover the casserole and cook for 30 minutes, then remove cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
    Nutrition Facts
    King Ranch Chicken Casserole
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 383
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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