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KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Whip up a little taste of Texas.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 chopped green bell pepper
1 chopped onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can diced tomato and green chiles
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pinches garlic powder
2 pinches pepper
12 corn tortillas, torn into 1-inch pieces
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skilled over medium-high heat, sauté bell pepper and onion 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken and next 7 ingredients; remove from heat.
  • Layer one-third of torn tortillas 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. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.

TEXAN RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Every time I serve this creamy chicken ranch casserole, it gets rave reviews. The recipe was passed down to me and is so good! It's really easy to make, freezes well and has just a touch of heat. If your family likes more, add some jalapenos! -Kendra Doss, Smithville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 tablespoon chili powder
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1-inch strips
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, celery and peppers in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chicken, soups, tomatoes and chili powder., Line the bottom of a 3-qt. baking dish with half of the tortilla strips; top with half of the chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 719mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE III



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A spicy, savory baked chicken treat. Food fit for kings!

Provided by Ede

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
3 cups cooked, diced chicken breast meat
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the chicken soup, mushroom soup, broth and tomatoes with chiles. Set aside.
  • Lightly grease a shallow 3 quart casserole dish. Layer 1/2 the tortillas, 1/2 the chicken, 1/2 the onion, 1/2 the bell pepper and 1/2 the cheese in the casserole dish. Pour 1/2 of the soup mixture over the layers. Repeat the layers of tortillas, chicken, onion and bell pepper; pour the remaining soup mixture over the top, then top with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle with chili powder and garlic salt and bake for 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1102.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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From what I hear, it's impossible to go to any sort of potluck in Texas and not see one of these.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 white onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 cooked chicken, torn into shreds or cut into chunks
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
10 corn tortillas, cut into quarters

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Saute onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in hot oil until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Combine onion-pepper mixture, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, sour cream, cumin, ancho chile powder, oregano, and chipotle chile powder together in a large bowl and stir until sauce is well-combined.
  • Spread a few tablespoons of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread 1/2 the chicken over the sauce. Spread about half the sauce over the chicken and top with 1/3 the cheese. Spread a layer of tortillas over the cheese. Spread remaining 1/2 the chicken over the tortillas, and top with almost all of the remaining sauce, reserving 1/2 cup sauce. Top with 1/3 the cheese, remaining tortillas, the reserved 1/2 cup sauce, and remaining 1/3 cheese.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 40 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to broil. Broil the casserole until top is golden, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 890.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE (OAMC)



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This version reminds me of the one served at Mama's Cafe in San Antonio, TX. YUM! You can add some heat by using Hot Picante Sauce and/or Hot Rotel. Now living in Iowa, this reminds me of home. Enjoy!

Provided by LILTEXQT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup picante sauce (heat level according taste)
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups chopped tomatoes (or 2 cans drained Rotel)
3 cups cubed cooked chicken (can used canned chicken)
12 corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch pieces (6 inch)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix soup, picante sauce, sour cream, chili powder, tomatoes (or Rotel), and chicken.
  • In 2-quart shallow baking dish, spread 1/2 of the tortilla pieces to cover the bottom. Top with 1/2 the chicken mixture.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and onions.
  • Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until hot.
  • If desired, serve with additional picante sauce, sour cream, onions, black olives, shredded cheese.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze chicken mixture in Ziploc bags uncooked.
  • TO SERVE: Defrost chicken mixture. Arrange corn tortillas and chicken mixture according to above directions and bake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.1, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 130.8, Sodium 1184.6, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 41.3

MAMA'S KINGS RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE (SOUTHEAST TEXAS STYLE)



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My mom cooked this for us for special occasions (especially for birthdays). It's is an amazing twist to the original kings ranch chicken casserole. I have made this for several occasions now that I'm on my own and everyone has loved it, and it's really easy to make too!

Provided by Darlene Christin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups boiling water
3 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
4 cups cheese (mild shredded)
1 -16 oz.bag nacho cheese flavor Doritos (or any other flavor you like)
1 -10 oz.can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 -10 oz.can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 -8 oz.can Rotel tomatoes & chilies (undrained. you can also choose between hot or mild)

Steps:

  • Add enough water to pot to cover chicken completely. Boil chicken until it is completely done( normally takes about 45 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, Rotel tomatoes and 1/2 to 3/4 a can of water. Mix well.
  • In a 9X13 pan layer the ingredients starting with the Doritos, then the shredded chicken, cheese, and soup mixture on top. Repeat layering the ingredients in the same order until you get to the top of the pan or run out of ingredients.
  • Place pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

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