Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
King Ranch Casserole
King Ranch Casserole is made with can condensed cream of chicken soup, c. cooked and cubed chicken, and yellow onion.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 50 min
- Total
- 60 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 12 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American · Tex-Mex · Mexican
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
yellow onion (peeled and diced)
In the method: Saute onion, red and green peppers until softened about 7-10 minutes.
red bell pepper (diced)
In the method: Saute onion, red and green peppers until softened about 7-10 minutes.
green bell pepper (diced)
In the method: Saute onion, red and green peppers until softened about 7-10 minutes.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 1 Tbsp olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1 yellow onion (peeled and diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 red bell pepper (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 green bell pepper (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soupIngredient note
Source: 10.75 oz can condensed cream of chicken soupIngredient note
Source: 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chile peppersIngredient note
Source: 2 tsp ground cuminIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp chile powderIngredient note
Source: 2 c. cooked and cubed chickenIngredient note
Source: 2 c. shredded cheddar cheeseIngredient note
Source: 12 corn tortillas (cut into quarters)
How to make it
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The last little job
Finish as directed
Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven, skillet, and baking dish. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Additional recipe notes
If you want a casserole with more of a kick and a bit more chile pepper or grab the "Hot" diced tomatoes with green chiles. We recommend using a block of cheese and grating it yourself. The result is "meltier" cheese that's so much better and totally worth the few extra minutes. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to three days. Simply prepare the casserole, cool completely, cover and place in the fridge. When you are ready to use place in the oven. Add about 10-15 minutes to cooking time because the dish is cold. If the cheese browns to fast cover with foil and continue baking. It's also freezer friendly . Once again prep and then cool, cover and place in the freezer for up to three months. When you are ready to use remove from the freezer, let thaw completely in fridge. When you are ready to use place in the oven. Add about 10-15 minutes to cooking time because the dish is cold. If the cheese browns to fast cover with foil and continue baking. Use the slow cooker to make this casserole if you are going to a potluck. Instead of layering it in a baking dish layer it in the slow cooker. Cook on low 2-3 hours or until warmed through and cheese is melted.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: julieseatsandtreats.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
