Description
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings together tender shredded chicken, zesty peppers, and a creamy sauce layered with crispy tortilla chips and melted cheese. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, delivering the rich Tex-Mex flavors everyone loves. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll whip up this delicious meal in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 poblano pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chicken until cooked through; shred while warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onions and peppers until tender.
- Combine shredded chicken, sautéed veggies, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and half of the cheese in a large bowl.
- Layer half of the crushed tortilla chips in the baking dish followed by half of the chicken mixture. Repeat layers and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg