King Ranch Chicken Soup
King Ranch Chicken Soup brings the beloved Tex-Mex casserole to a bowl, with tender rotisserie chicken, soft tortilla strips, and a tomato-chile broth enriched by savory condensed soups. Mild heat from chili powder and cumin balances creamy richness and tangy Rotel. Serve it on busy weeknights and top with Cheddar, jalapeños, and cilantro for a hearty, comforting finish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder, and cook, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Add the cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth, then stir until combined; bring to a boil over high heat.
- 5
Lower the heat to medium; add the shredded chicken, tortilla strips, and cream cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
- 6
Take off the heat and portion into 6 serving bowls. Garnish with Cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeño, and cilantro leaves, if desired. Recipe developed by Isabelle Easter
- Calories 696.65 kcal High
- Protein 44.95 g Good Source
- Carbs 34.1 g Moderate
- Total Fat 42.5 g High
- Saturated Fat 13.23 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 139.05 mg High
- Sodium 2582.43 mg High
- Fiber 2.8 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.3 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 280.34 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.08 mg Moderate
- Potassium 568.1 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 49.78 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 59.44 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.21 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
King Ranch Chicken Soup is a Southern Recipes dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Broth, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 696.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is King Ranch Chicken Soup?
- It is a Southern Recipes soup recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is King Ranch Chicken Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with King Ranch Chicken Soup?
- Explore these Southern Recipes side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make King Ranch Chicken Soup?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 696.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is King Ranch Chicken Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
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