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Lower-Carb King Ranch Chicken Casserole

ChickenCasseroleLow-Carb

Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

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About

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!

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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 9x13-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.

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