King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
70 min.
8
366kcal

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Welcome to one of Texas's most beloved comfort foods: King Ranch Chicken Casserole! This gluten-free delight brings the cozy, heartwarming flavors of the American Southwest right into your kitchen. Perfect for family gatherings or a satisfying weekday meal, this casserole is not only delicious but also super easy to prepare, taking just about 70 minutes from start to finish.

Imagine tender chicken mingling with a medley of spices, sweet bell peppers, and zesty tomatoes and green chiles, all nestled between layers of soft, warm corn tortillas. Topped with gooey, melted cheddar cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit at the dining table, easily serving up to eight hungry mouths. With each bite, you'll experience a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that are simply irresistible.

What makes this recipe even better is its versatility; it can be enjoyed as a side dish, at lunch, or even as the main event at dinner. Plus, if you're busy, you can prepare it ahead of time and freeze it for up to a month, allowing you to enjoy a home-cooked meal with minimal effort later on. So, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just looking for a satisfying meal, this King Ranch Chicken Casserole is the perfect choice to warm hearts and appetites!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon chili powder 
  • cups roasted chicken cooked chopped
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • 10.8 ounce cream of chicken soup undiluted canned
  • 10.8 ounce cream of mushroom soup undiluted canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • large bell pepper green chopped
  • large onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded divided
  • 10 ounce tomatoes diced green canned
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Saut onion and bell pepper in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken and next 7 ingredients; remove from heat.
  2. Tear tortillas into 1-inch pieces; layer one-third of tortilla pieces in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with one-third of chicken mixture and 2/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice.
  3. Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes.
  4. Note: Freeze casserole up to 1 month, if desired. Thaw in refrigerator overnight, and bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories366kcal
Protein22.69%
Fat48.02%
Carbs29.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.06
Glycemic Load
9.72
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.771739187448%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.24mg
Luteolin
0.97mg
Isorhamnetin
0.94mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
4.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:365.87kcal
18.29%
Fat:19.75g
30.38%
Saturated Fat:7.91g
49.45%
Carbohydrates:27.11g
9.04%
Net Carbohydrates:23.37g
8.5%
Sugar:2.88g
3.2%
Cholesterol:59.55mg
19.85%
Sodium:846.7mg
36.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.99g
41.98%
Phosphorus:361.64mg
36.16%
Selenium:19.91µg
28.44%
Vitamin C:22.77mg
27.59%
Calcium:254.21mg
25.42%
Vitamin B3:4.21mg
21.06%
Manganese:0.38mg
18.95%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.37%
Zinc:2.75mg
18.31%
Vitamin A:814.41IU
16.29%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.43%
Fiber:3.74g
14.95%
Magnesium:55.65mg
13.91%
Copper:0.26mg
13%
Vitamin K:13.25µg
12.62%
Potassium:395.26mg
11.29%
Iron:1.88mg
10.44%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.82%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.72%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.58%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.24%
Folate:24.13µg
6.03%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes