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Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Sautéed peppers and onion melt into a creamy, cumin-scented sauce that clings to tender chicken and soft tortillas. Each bite delivers gentle heat, tangy tomato, and gooey cheese that stretches from the spoon.

Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Total
24 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
14 min
Serves
5

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
332
Protein
30g
Carbs
21g
Fat
14g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
6g
Sodium
376mg

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped poblano pepper
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
  • 1 10-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
  • 2 6-inch corn tortillas, torn into pieces
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Heat oil in a medium broiler-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion, bell pepper, poblano and jalapeño; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 7 to 9 minutes. Add garlic and cumin; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, until they are thoroughly coated, about 1 minute.
  3. Add broth and bring to a boil, stirring to combine. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, tortilla pieces and salt. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  4. Place the skillet under the broiler and broil until the cheese is melted and browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.