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Low Carb King Ranch Casserole

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Keyword: king ranch chicken casserole
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 341kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 Cups Cooked Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast , cubed
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Package (8 Ounce) Mushrooms , sliced
  • 1 Small Onion , diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper , seeded and diced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper , seeded and diced
  • 4 Ounces Cream Cheese , room temperature
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Can (10 Ounce) Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies
  • 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • 2 Cups Shredded Colby-Jack Cheese , divided
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • ½ Cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ Teaspoon Xanthan Gum
  • Salt And Pepper to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat, add the olive oil and add the mushrooms, onions, and bell pepper. Cook until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock and cream cheese, stirring until the cream cheese is completely melted.
  • To the skillet, add the tomatoes and taco seasoning. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together 1 cup of cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, and xanthan gum.
  • Add the contents of the skillet to the bowl and stir to combine.
  • Transfer to the casserole dish and top each with the remaining cheese.
  • To bake, place the casserole in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Top with fresh cilantro and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving (1/10 of recipe) | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 2g