No Soup King Ranch Casserole Recipe

Forget the canned soup! This almost-from-scratch King Ranch Casserole recipe delivers the ultimate Texas comfort food experience. We're sharing a cook's illustrated, tested, and tasted version, focusing on a crucial step: crisping the tortillas *before* layering. This prevents soggy tortillas and guarantees a perfectly textured, incredibly flavorful casserole that's sure to impress. Get ready for a taste of Texas that's anything but ordinary!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 370.9 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for No Soup King Ranch Casserole

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How to Make No Soup King Ranch Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Crisp Tortillas: Toss tortilla strips with 1 tablespoon of butter and spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden and crispy.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Stir in chicken broth, Rotel, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then add the shredded chicken.
  5. Assemble Casserole: In a large baking dish (9x13 inch), layer half of the crispy tortilla strips, then half of the chicken mixture, and half of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers.
  6. Top with Cheddar Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
  7. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
  8. Rest: Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

64g

Carbs

6g

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