Savory Southwest Chicken Casserole: Easy King Ranch Delight

Easy King Ranch Dish 🍗

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6

Description:

This Easy King Ranch Dish is perfect for busy weeknights, young couples, or anyone looking for a delicious Southwestern-inspired meal. Packed with flavor and simple to make, it’s a go-to recipe that will leave you satisfied and wanting more. 🤤

Ingredients:

Ingredients	Quantity
Chicken	2 cups
Diced Tomatoes	2 cans (14 oz)
Low-Fat Sour Cream	3/4 cup
Chili Powder	1 tablespoon
Cream of Mushroom Soup	1 can (10.5 oz)
Picante Sauce	3/4 cup
Corn Tortillas	8
Mild Cheddar Cheese	1 cup

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, diced tomatoes, low-fat sour cream, chili powder, cream of mushroom soup, and picante sauce. Mix everything together until well combined and set aside.
Layer the bottom of the casserole dish with a third of the corn tortillas, covering the entire surface.
Spoon half of the chicken mixture on top of the tortillas, spreading it out evenly.
Repeat the layers: another third of the tortillas, followed by the remaining chicken mixture.
Finish with a final layer of the remaining tortillas on top.
Sprinkle the grated mild cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer of tortillas, covering the dish completely.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
Serve hot and enjoy this Easy King Ranch Dish with your favorite sides, like a crisp green salad or some Spanish rice. 🥗🍚

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Calories: 389.4
Total Fat: 17.6g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2g
Cholesterol: 66.6mg
Sodium: 729.4mg
Total Carbohydrates: 34.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2g
- Sugar: 3.4g
Protein: 22.9g

Recipe Notes:

You can customize this dish by adding your favorite toppings such as sliced jalapeños, black olives, or diced onions.
This recipe is also great for meal prep! You can assemble the casserole ahead of time and bake it when ready to eat.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or you can freeze portions for longer storage.