Family Favorite King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe

This Family Favorite King Ranch Chicken Casserole recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Forget all those other recipes; this is the BEST King Ranch Chicken you'll ever taste. It's bursting with flavor, featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a layer of crispy tortilla chips. While it requires some prep time, the overwhelmingly delicious result is well worth the effort. Impress your family and friends with this truly scrumptious casserole – they'll be begging for seconds!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 727.1 kcal
Protein 87g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Family Favorite King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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How to Make Family Favorite King Ranch Chicken Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, Rotel (undrained), green chilies, onion, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  4. Spread a layer of crushed tortilla chips in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Pour half of the chicken mixture over the tortilla chips.
  6. Sprinkle half of the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture.
  7. Repeat layers with the remaining tortilla chips, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  8. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  9. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

82 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

98g

Carbs

9g