Everyone loves merry old King Ranch Chicken Casserole on its throne, but perhaps you might want a humbler dish? Something that will help your waist as much as it delights your tastebuds. That’s Lower-Carb King Ranch Chicken Casserole for you: the classic, tangy, zesty flavor with just a hint of spice, the juicy chicken, the fresh vegetables… except it’s all low-carb, so it doesn’t stick to your ribs in an unflattering way (only in a tasty, soul-nourishing way). Lower-Carb King Ranch Chicken Casserole might just take the throne in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (8-ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 5 cups chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cooked and cubed
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded and divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Coat a 9×13-inch casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3 –In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil, the mushrooms, the onions, the red bell pepper, the green bell pepper, and cook until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the chicken stock and the cream cheese to the veggie mixture, constantly stirring, until the cream cheese is completely melted.
Step 5 –Add the chicken, the tomatoes, and the taco seasoning to the veggie mixture and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6 –While the chicken mixture is cooking, in a large bowl, stir 1 cup of the cheese, the sour cream, the heavy cream, the xanthan gum, the salt, and the pepper together.
Step 7 –Add the chicken mixture to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.
Step 8 –Transfer the casserole mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
Step 9 –Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Step 10 –Top with the cilantro and serve.
