Texan King Ranch Chicken Bake
Texan King Ranch Chicken Bake layers tender shredded chicken with corn tortillas, a creamy chile-studded sauce, and plenty of melted Cheddar. Rich, gently smoky spices and tangy tomatoes with green chiles make every bite comforting yet lively. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or game-day gatherings when you want a cozy, crowd-pleasing casserole.
- Prep30 secs
- Cook45 secs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Texan King Ranch Chicken Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- 4
Add onion and bell peppers; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Transfer to a large bowl.
- 6
Stir mushroom and chicken condensed soups, diced tomatoes with chile peppers, chicken broth, sour cream, cumin, ancho chile powder, oregano, and chipotle chile powder into the onion mixture until the sauce is well combined.
- 7
Spread a few tablespoons of the sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish; layer with 1/2 each of the chicken, sauce, Cheddar cheese, and tortillas.
- 8
Spread the remaining chicken over the tortillas; spread all but 1/2 cup of the remaining sauce over the chicken.
- 9
Top with 1/2 of the remaining Cheddar and the remaining tortillas.
- 10
Spread the remaining 1/2 cup sauce over the top; sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 Cheddar.
- 11
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 40 minutes.
- 12
Turn on the broiler; broil until the top is golden, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- 13
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 517.7 kcal High 26%
- Protein 43.01 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 36.82 g 13%
- Total Fat 22.26 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 8.06 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 162.34 mg High 54%
- Sodium 1620.72 mg High 70%
- Dietary Fiber 3.98 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 6.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 254.61 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 924.0 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 82.47 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 27.72 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Texan King Ranch Chicken Bake is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 min 15 secs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Ancho Chile Powder, Chicken Broth, Chipotle Powder, and Corn Tortilla. Each serving provides about 517.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Texan King Ranch Chicken Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Ancho Chile Powder, Chicken Broth, Chipotle Powder, Corn Tortilla, Cream of Chicken Soup. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Texan King Ranch Chicken Bake?
- About 1 min 15 secs in total: 30 secs to prepare and 45 secs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 517.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Texan King Ranch Chicken Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Texan King Ranch Chicken Bake healthy?
- Texan King Ranch Chicken Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 517.7 calories and 43.01 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1620.72 mg (70% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.06 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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