KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPE RECIPES

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LIGHT KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPE | MYRECIPES



Light King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe | MyRecipes image

For an easy, satisfying, and healthy chicken casserole dinner, check out this lightened up version of one of our most popular chicken dishes of all time.

Provided by MyRecipes

Total Time 55 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
Vegetable cooking spray
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
1 (10-ounce) can fat-free cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10-ounce) can fat-free cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomato and green chiles
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 (8-ounce) block reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Sauté onion and bell pepper in a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in chicken and next 6 ingredients; remove from heat.
  • Tear tortillas into 1-inch pieces; layer one-third tortilla pieces in bottom of a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with one-third chicken mixture and one-third cheese. Repeat layers twice.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Note: Freeze casserole up to 1 month, if desired. Thaw in refrigerator overnight, and bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, CarbohydrateContent 26.4 g, CholesterolContent 54.4 mg, FatContent 9.9 g, FiberContent 3.1 g, ProteinContent 21 g, SaturatedFatContent 5 g, SodiumContent 947 mg

KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE - SOUTHERN LIVING



King Ranch Chicken Casserole - Southern Living image

When it comes to covered dish suppers, potlucks, or even busy weeknights, Southerners know that King Ranch Chicken reigns supreme. The familiar combination of pulled chicken, spicy green chiles, corn tortillas, and creamy canned soup takes us back to a dining table, surrounded by our loved ones. While the King Ranch Chicken recipe has roots in the Lone Star State, it's beloved by savvy home cooks around the South and beyond. Variations on the casserole (dare we say the best chicken casserole, ever?) appear in Junior League cookbooks across our region. Next time you're craving comfort food, pull out your 13x9 casserole dish and whip up a little taste of Texas. One cheesy, creamy bite and you'll be hooked. 

Provided by Southern Living

Total Time 1 hours 10 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

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° for 30 to 35 minutes.

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