Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken
This Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken is SO EASY! Layers of tender chicken, creamy soups, and crunchy tortilla chips make a perfect Tex-Mex comfort meal.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 (11-ounce) package corn tortilla chips crunchy base of this dish
- 3-4 cooked and diced chicken breasts rotisserie chicken can be used
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel adds zesty kick with tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup for creaminess and flavor
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup adds depth and richness
- 1 cup chicken broth helps keep everything moist and flavorful
- 1 cup diced onion aromatic base
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese for topping and flavor
Instructions
Stepwise Method: Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Cook and dice the chicken breasts if not already done, using leftovers or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- In your slow cooker, layer half of the corn tortilla chips, followed by half of the diced chicken, half of the diced onions, and half of the Rotel.
- Spoon half of the cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom soup over the layered ingredients. Pour in half of the chicken broth to allow moisture throughout.
- Repeat the layering with the remaining tortilla chips, chicken, onions, Rotel, and the remaining soups and chicken broth.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the final layer to melt while cooking.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is heated through and flavors meld.
- Once cooked, gently stir to combine and serve hot, optionally garnished with extra cheese or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Prepare ingredients a day ahead to save time and store them in airtight containers in the fridge.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months for easy future meals.
- Customize by adding fresh bell peppers, jalapeños, frozen corn, or black beans for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Do not skip layering to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Keep an eye on cooking time to avoid drying out the chicken.