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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken Casserole 

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword casserole, king ranch chicken, Texas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (about 4)
  • 2 10.5 ounce cans Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 14.5 ounce can Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 6.5 ounce can Sliced Black Olives, drained & divided
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion
  • 2 8 ounce packages Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 32 ounces Sour Cream (2 - 16 oz containers)
  • Corn Tortilla Chips
  • Fresh Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 Green Onions, sliced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Set the oven to 400° F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place the chicken in the oven. Roast for 25-30 minutes. Once you remove the chicken, lower the temperature to 350°.

  2. Once the chicken is cooked, use a standup mixer with the paddle attachment or 2 forks to shred the chicken.

  3. In a mixing bowl, mix the soup, petite diced tomatoes, and half the olives. Pour 1/2 cup of the mix in the bottom of a casserole dish. Begin layering as follows:

  4. Add a thin layer of chips, 1/2 of the remaining soup, 1/2 of the chicken, 1/2 of the onion, 1/3 of the cheese, and sour cream. Repeat.

  5. Top with remaining 1/3 of the cheese and the remaining 1/2 of the olives.

  6. Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

  7. Garish with fresh diced tomatoes and sliced green onions.