The Best King Ranch Chicken Ever Recipe

Name: The Best King Ranch Chicken Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 -10 boneless skinless chicken tenderloins or 2 -3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; 15 corn tortillas; 1 (8 ounce) bag Mexican blend cheese; 1 (8 ounce) bag cheddar cheese, jack; 2 -3 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (8 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup; 1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 onion, diced; 1 (10 ounce) can rotel, with chilies; 3 tablespoons oil (I prefer grapeseed)

Servings: persons

8 -10 boneless skinless chicken tenderloins or 2 -3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
15 corn tortillas
1 (8 ounce) bag Mexican blend cheese
1 (8 ounce) bag cheddar cheese, jack
2 -3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (8 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth
1 onion, diced
1 (10 ounce) can rotel, with chilies
3 tablespoons oil (I prefer grapeseed)

1
Heat oven to 375.
2
Dice chicken into small bite size cubes and cook in pan with oil, ground cumin, and chili powder.
3
Pour a light layer of chicken broth at bottom of casserole dish to line.
4
In a medium size bowl, add chicken, rotel, cream of mushroom, and chicken broth and mix.
5
Line bottom of pan with corn tortillas
6
Add chicken and soup mixture over the tortillas.
7
Add a light layer of diced onion over soup mixture.
8
Top with layered mixture between both kinds of cheeses.
9
Repeat last 3 directions until casserole dish is filled and topped with cheese (usually only 2 layers).
10
Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minute.

1197

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 -10 boneless skinless chicken tenderloins or 2 -3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, 15 corn tortillas, 1 (8 ounce) bag Mexican blend cheese, 1 (8 ounce) bag cheddar cheese, jack, and more.

Yes, The Best King Ranch Chicken Ever falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Best King Ranch Chicken Ever

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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