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King Ranch Chicken
King Ranch chicken is a cheesy casserole dish full of Tex-Mex flavors, that combines layers of chicken and corn tortillas in a luxurious creamy sauce . Rich and decadent, this king ranch casserole recipe is the ultimate comfort food.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 997 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper chopped
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and chopped finely
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ - 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 (10-ounces) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained (such Rotel)
- 1 4.5-ounce can chopped green chiles, undrained
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 2 pounds cooked chicken breasts shredded
- 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded (about 2 cups)
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (about 2 cups)
- 18 6-inch white corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
For serving: sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly coat a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter. Add the onion, red and green bell peppers, and jalapeno; and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for about a minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable mixture; cook, stirring constantly, for about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the broth and milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the tomatoes, green chiles, and sour cream. Stir in the chicken and mix to combine.
- Combine the cheeses in a bowl. Heat the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Line the bottom of the prepared baking dish with 6 tortillas, overlapping slightly, to cover the bottom of the dish. Top with half of the chicken mixture, one-third of the cheese, and 6 more tortillas. Top with the remaining chicken, one-third of the cheese, and remaining 6 tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining one-third cheese. Cover with lightly greased aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until the cheese is lightly browned and melted, 5 to 10 more minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with the cilantro. Top with the desired toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
997kcal
(50%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
74g
(148%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
270mg
(90%)
Sodium
1303mg
(54%)
Potassium
869mg
(25%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2393IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
777mg
(78%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 997
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 997kcal | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 74g | 148% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 270mg | 90% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 869mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2393IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 777mg | 78% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.