King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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

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Welcome to a comforting culinary experience with our King Ranch Chicken Casserole! This dish is a delightful Mexican-inspired combination of flavors that will warm your home and tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this gluten-free casserole is not only satisfying but also wonderfully easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.

Picture layers of tender, chopped chicken nestled between soft corn tortillas, enveloped in a creamy blend of chicken and mushroom soups. Each bite bursts with savory undertones from sautéed onions, bell peppers, and a kick of chili powder, all topped off with a generous sprinkle of melted Cheddar cheese. The combination is pure comfort food at its best, bringing together the irresistible flavors that make King Ranch Chicken a beloved classic.

Ready in just 70 minutes, this dish serves up to eight, making it a fantastic option for family dinners or potlucks. And the best part? You can easily prepare it in advance and freeze for later enjoyment—simply thaw overnight in the fridge and bake when you’re ready to indulge. Whether served as a main course or alongside your favorite sides, this King Ranch Chicken Casserole will surely be a hit at the table!

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