When it comes to good ol’ Southern home cooking, our recipe box is full at Country Place!
Today we’re sharing one of our most requested comfort food classics—King Ranch Chicken, straight from the kitchen of our Canton-Mulberry residence’s head cook, Toni Pool.
This crowd-pleaser layers tender chicken, creamy Velveeta, and crunchy chips into a cheesy, hearty bake—perfect for family meals or community gatherings. From our table to yours—enjoy:
King Ranch Chicken
Recipe by Head Cook Toni Pool
Ingredients:
- 1 bag Tostitos chips
- ½ package Velveeta cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional, for heat)
- 2–3 cups cooked chicken, cut into small pieces
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded (for topping)
Instructions:
- Prepare chicken: Cook chicken and cut into small bite-size pieces.
- Layer chips: Place Tostitos chips in the bottom of a baking dish and lightly crush.
- Cheese mixture: Melt Velveeta and stir together with cream of chicken soup until smooth.
- Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño until softened.
- Combine: Mix chicken, sautéed vegetables, and cheese-soup mixture together. Pour evenly over chips in baking dish.
- Bake: Place in preheated oven at 350°F and cook for about 1 hour.
- Finish: About 10 minutes before done, sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top and allow it to melt.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Come Taste for Yourself
Great meals are at the heart of life at Country Place, and recipes like King Ranch Chicken are just one reason our residents feel so at home. We’d love for you to experience it, too—so we invite you to join us for a free lunch for you and up to three guests, followed by a private tour of our residence.
Just give us a call or email the Country Place nearest you—we’ll save you a seat at the table!