King Ranch Chicken Recipe

Name: King Ranch Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 cup chopped poblano peppers (about 2 medium peppers); 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 2 pounds coarsely chopped smoked chicken (about 5 cups); 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 18 (8-inch) soft taco-size corn tortillas; 1/4 cup canola oil; Vegetable cooking spray

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped poblano peppers (about 2 medium peppers)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 pounds coarsely chopped smoked chicken (about 5 cups)
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
18 (8-inch) soft taco-size corn tortillas
1/4 cup canola oil
Vegetable cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until softened and lightly browned. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
2
Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Whisk in broth, and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in tomatoes and sour cream.
3
Stir together chicken and cilantro in a large bowl; stir in vegetable mixture. Combine both cheeses in a small bowl.
4
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Lightly brush each tortilla on both sides with oil. Cook tortillas, in batches, in hot skillet 1 to 2 minutes each side or until lightly browned and crisp on both sides.
5
Line bottom of a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 13- x 9-inch baking dish with 6 tortillas, overlapping slightly, to cover bottom of dish. Top with half of chicken mixture and one-third of cheese. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese. Lightly coat a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray, and cover baking dish.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned on top. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
7
We tested with Swanson Natural Goodness 33% Less Sodium Chicken Broth.

2061

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

135

Carbs

156

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup chopped poblano peppers (about 2 medium peppers), and more.

Yes, King Ranch Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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King Ranch Chicken

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