A True Texan's King Ranch Chicken Recipe

Craving authentic Texan comfort food? This King Ranch Chicken Casserole recipe delivers the ultimate feel-good experience! A treasured recipe from a renowned Humble, Texas caterer, this dish is bursting with cheesy, creamy goodness and tender chicken. Easily adaptable for a low-carb lifestyle by substituting your favorite low-carb tortilla chips (like R.W. Garcia) for the traditional Tostitos. Prepare for a taste of Texas that will leave you wanting more!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 677.3 kcal
Protein 77g
Rating 4.4 (14 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for A True Texan's King Ranch Chicken

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How to Make A True Texan's King Ranch Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook chicken breasts until fully cooked. Shred chicken and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and green pepper in 2 tablespoons of butter until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes (undrained), Rotel (undrained), and taco seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, and half of the cheese (1 cup). Stir to combine.
  6. Pour the chicken mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Layer half of the tortilla chips over the chicken mixture.
  8. Top with the remaining cheese (1 cup).
  9. Layer the remaining tortilla chips on top of the cheese.
  10. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through. If the top starts to brown too quickly, lightly cover with foil.
  11. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

52 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

90g

Carbs

11g