King Ranch Chicken

An easy weeknight meal that totally brings back the nostalgia of childhood (for us Texans at least!) The original King Ranch Chicken recipe uses condensed soup to get the creaminess we all love. But with the swaps in this recipe, you can still achieve that- and gasp- I think it’s even better!

The prep time is around 20 minutes with all the chopping and stove top cooking, but it's super easy to make. Serve with some warm bread and a crisp salad, and you'll have a crowd-pleaser on the dinner table!

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INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped

1 cup yellow onion, chopped

1 Tbsp jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped

1 Tbsp fresh garlic, minced

2 Tbsp butter

2 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour or arrowroot flour

1 Tbsp cumin

1 Tbsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 cup chicken broth (I use Kettle & Fire)

1 Tbsp fresh lime juice

1 (10oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles

1 cup Greek yogurt

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (or use a rotisserie chicken)

1 pkg gluten-free tortillas (I use cassava flour Siete)

2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Optional Toppings: green onions, sour cream, avocado, salsa/hot sauce, cilantro

HOW TO MAKE

-Preheat oven to 350, and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.

-In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño in olive oil for 6-8 minutes, or until soft.

-Add in garlic, let cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds.)

-Stir in flour, butter, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir together for about 1 minute, until white flour disappears and butter is melted.

-Stir in chicken broth, lime juice, diced tomatoes, and yogurt with juices. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes, then reduce heat to low.

-Stir in chicken.

-Place 3 tortillas on the bottom of the casserole dish (they’ll overlap), then add half of the chicken mixture.

-Sprinkle half of shredded cheese on top.

-Repeat last 2 steps, making 2 layers total.

-Cook, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes.

-Remove from oven, and let cool for 5 minutes.

-Add toppings of choice and enjoy.