Description
Reimagined Small-Batch King Ranch Casserole is a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for your family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) rotisserie chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon (0.5 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion (1/2 medium onion)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
- 10 ounce can Rotel Original diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup (1.5 ounces) crushed tortilla chips
- Chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray an 8 x 8 or 6.5 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle in flour; stir constantly for 1 minute to remove the raw taste. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, stirring until smooth. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the drained tomatoes with green chiles and sour cream. Add 3/4 cup of shredded cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Fold in the chicken. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Layer half of the corn tortillas in the prepared dish. Spoon over half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas. Repeat the layers. Top with the remaining 3/4 cup of shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
- Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired and serve.
Notes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 453 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
