King Ranch Chicken Casserole
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a delightful blend of tender chicken, zesty salsa, and creamy cheese, all layered between crunchy tortilla chips. This comforting dish evokes warm memories of family gatherings and is perfect for any occasion. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup salsa (adjust spice level to taste)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish.
- Cook chicken until no longer pink, about 20 minutes; shred once cooled.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, salsa, and spices until well combined.
- Gently fold in crushed tortilla chips.
- Layer half the mixture in the baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Repeat layering with remaining mixture and cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg