This was a great, lighter take on the ultimate comfort food. I like more poblanos to red pepper ratio, but I’m a New Mexico girl. Great template to play with, thank you!
This was a delicious healthy and easy recipe for this dish. I would never have thought of making it using the stove and broiler. Also, love that there isn’t canned soup in it. Great idea with yummy results!
Great easy weeknight recipe and especially like having no “cream of “ soups in it! I added a little more chicken and also served it with additional mini corn tortillas (warmed in microwave). Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I loved your lightened up version of King Ranch Casserole! I rarely go back for seconds but had to with this yummy dish! Do you think this would freeze well? I would like to double the recipe and freeze half for later. Thanks!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Elizabeth! Thank you for sharing this kind review! I haven’t tried freezing this myself, but I worry that the tortilla pieces would be soggy. If you decide to try it, I’d love to hear how it goes!
Made this last night and yum! We have a major winter storm coming in so I wanted something cozy and comforting without the comfort food calories. This fit the bill! Despite all the prep of cutting and shredding, it came together quickly too. I’m excited for leftovers.
I have tried a few King Ranch recipes, and in this one, I have found the best! Very easy to make, super delicious to eat, and the leftovers are excellent. This is now a regular in my rotation!
I made it and my husband and I both thought it was delicious! I had no Rotel tomatoes so I added a little more of the seasonings and a few more chopped jalapeños and subbed a can of diced tomatoes (my husband won’t eat ANYthing containing bell peppers!) but followed the recipe exactly otherwise. The next time I make it (and there will be a next time!) I think I’ll eliminate the tortillas and serve it over tortilla chips for some added crunch.
Really enjoyed this and was told by the family to keep it in the rotation. I followed the recipe exactly and used the “Hot” Rotel to kick it up a notch.
So delicious! Made for a dinner party with friends so made ahead without last cheese and tortillas, then heated back up casserole for 20 min at 375 with the top on so it didn’t dry out. Added back torn tortillas and cheese to top and slightly mixed in, then broiled until cheese bubble and tortillas crisp! So great!
Love this! Can it be frozen after it’s made? Wanting to make this for my cousin who just had a baby but freeze for later if she has tons of meals when I deliver it.
Love this! I made it for dinner for my husband and I last night and he’s already requested it for his birthday dinner. I may have made it a little less healthy with more cheese and sour cream instead of Greek yogurt, but I’m sure it’s delicious either way!
Best King Ranch recipe ever and I live in San Antonio and have been eating this my whole life. Thank you for the recipe that is probably how it should be made without canned soup. Outstanding! And can customize now to change how I want.
I am from Texas and we actually eat King Ranch casserole. This recipe is very tasty and easy to make. I leave out the bell peppers because it causes heart burn. Lol So glad to see a recipe from Texas on your website. Being a teacher I have been making it in a cast iron dish for years. Love how someone else thinks the same way. Another good recipe is Texas Hash. I make it much healthier than the traditional way and it’s a one skillet recipe too.
I’m a Texan and I admit I do love the classic recipe for King Ranch Chicken made with “cream of soup,” tons of cheese, and minimal veggies. BUT this recipe blows that old fashioned processed food recipe out of the water. Lots more colorful veggies, all fresh whole food natural ingredients, and still gives you that indulgent creamy, cheesy satisfying feeling that comfort food should! This is a real winner.
This was a great, lighter take on the ultimate comfort food. I like more poblanos to red pepper ratio, but I’m a New Mexico girl. Great template to play with, thank you!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed the recipe, Carolyn! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
This was a delicious healthy and easy recipe for this dish. I would never have thought of making it using the stove and broiler. Also, love that there isn’t canned soup in it. Great idea with yummy results!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Lois! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Great easy weeknight recipe and especially like having no “cream of “ soups in it! I added a little more chicken and also served it with additional mini corn tortillas (warmed in microwave). Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Kelley! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
I loved your lightened up version of King Ranch Casserole! I rarely go back for seconds but had to with this yummy dish! Do you think this would freeze well? I would like to double the recipe and freeze half for later. Thanks!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Elizabeth! Thank you for sharing this kind review! I haven’t tried freezing this myself, but I worry that the tortilla pieces would be soggy. If you decide to try it, I’d love to hear how it goes!
Try it with nacho chips if you’re going to freeze it.
I substituted cheese tortellini for tortillas…SO GOOD and easy to make.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Kerri! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Made this last night and yum! We have a major winter storm coming in so I wanted something cozy and comforting without the comfort food calories. This fit the bill! Despite all the prep of cutting and shredding, it came together quickly too. I’m excited for leftovers.
I’m so happy that it was a hit, Sarah! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
I have tried a few King Ranch recipes, and in this one, I have found the best! Very easy to make, super delicious to eat, and the leftovers are excellent. This is now a regular in my rotation!
I’m so happy that you’ve enjoyed it, Barb! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
I’ve been searching for a recipe that doesn’t call for canned soup! I’m planning to make this for dinner tonight! Will let you know how it w.
I hope you love the recipe, Nonna Kath!
I made it and my husband and I both thought it was delicious! I had no Rotel tomatoes so I added a little more of the seasonings and a few more chopped jalapeños and subbed a can of diced tomatoes (my husband won’t eat ANYthing containing bell peppers!) but followed the recipe exactly otherwise. The next time I make it (and there will be a next time!) I think I’ll eliminate the tortillas and serve it over tortilla chips for some added crunch.
Thanks for a very good recipe!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Nonna! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Could you prep this ahead of time and bake it in the oven, as opposed to the stovetop?
Hi Andrea! I’ve only tested the recipe as written, so you’d be experimenting. If you decide to play around with it, I’d love to hear how it goes!
Really enjoyed this and was told by the family to keep it in the rotation. I followed the recipe exactly and used the “Hot” Rotel to kick it up a notch.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Teresa! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Oh my goodness this was so delish! So quick and so yum! Thank you!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Chelsey! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
So delicious! Made for a dinner party with friends so made ahead without last cheese and tortillas, then heated back up casserole for 20 min at 375 with the top on so it didn’t dry out. Added back torn tortillas and cheese to top and slightly mixed in, then broiled until cheese bubble and tortillas crisp! So great!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback and thank you for your kind review Elizabeth!
Awesome meal!! Love that I could cook it in my iron skillet and then broil the cheese and have only one skillet to clean 👏🏻
Love it! Thank you for this kind review Kym!
Love this! Can it be frozen after it’s made? Wanting to make this for my cousin who just had a baby but freeze for later if she has tons of meals when I deliver it.
Hi Sarah! I haven’t tried to freeze this once made, but other readers have had great success in doing it. Hope that helps!
Tastes great, easy, flavourful. The whole family loved it
Hi Camille! So glad you enjoyed the chicken! Thank you for this kind review!
Love this! I made it for dinner for my husband and I last night and he’s already requested it for his birthday dinner. I may have made it a little less healthy with more cheese and sour cream instead of Greek yogurt, but I’m sure it’s delicious either way!
Hi Ashleigh! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Immediately sent recipe to my mother and my coworkers after finishing my meal.
Used hot rotel as a substitute. Texture and flavor are fantastic. I am sometimes leery of recipes from small websites but this one is the truth.
Hi Jared! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Best King Ranch recipe ever and I live in San Antonio and have been eating this my whole life. Thank you for the recipe that is probably how it should be made without canned soup. Outstanding! And can customize now to change how I want.
Hi David! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I am from Texas and we actually eat King Ranch casserole. This recipe is very tasty and easy to make. I leave out the bell peppers because it causes heart burn. Lol So glad to see a recipe from Texas on your website. Being a teacher I have been making it in a cast iron dish for years. Love how someone else thinks the same way. Another good recipe is Texas Hash. I make it much healthier than the traditional way and it’s a one skillet recipe too.
Hi Rachel! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I’m a Texan and I admit I do love the classic recipe for King Ranch Chicken made with “cream of soup,” tons of cheese, and minimal veggies. BUT this recipe blows that old fashioned processed food recipe out of the water. Lots more colorful veggies, all fresh whole food natural ingredients, and still gives you that indulgent creamy, cheesy satisfying feeling that comfort food should! This is a real winner.
Hi Lisa! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!