Description
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, zesty bell peppers, and a rich creamy sauce, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family dinners or game nights, delivering bold flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced onion (about 1 medium onion)
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken until no longer pink (about 7-10 minutes per side). Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the onion and bell peppers in the same skillet until soft (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed tortilla chips. Mix in the shredded chicken and sautéed vegetables until well-coated.
- Layer half of the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with more crushed tortilla chips and then the remaining mixture. Finish with shredded cheddar on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg