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.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 997kcal
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper chopped
- 1 jalapeno 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 997kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 270mg | Sodium: 1303mg | Potassium: 869mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2393IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 777mg | Iron: 4mg