Queen Ranch Chicken

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A tasty, stepped-up alternative to the famous stand-by, King Ranch Chicken. This dish stands out by using roasted poblano and jalapeno peppers. You also won't find any tomatoes in here. But trust me--you won't miss them!

Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch baking dish
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 jalapeno peppers

  • 2 large poblano peppers

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed reduced-fat reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed reduced-fat reduced-sodium cream of celery soup

  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon cumin

  • 1 (3 pound) cooked chicken - skin and bones removed, meat cut into bite-size pieces

  • 1 (10 ounce) package corn tortillas, cut into strips

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Coat the jalapeno and poblano peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

  2. Roast peppers in the oven until charred, 30 to 40 minutes, turning once about half way through the cooking time. Remove peppers from oven and set aside to cool.

  3. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the celery, garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. While the onion mixture is cooking, remove the skin and seeds from the cooled peppers, then coarsely chop. Stir peppers into the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir in the cream of chicken, cream of celery, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, and chicken meat.

  5. Make a single layer using half of the strips of tortilla on the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the chicken mixture on top. Sprinkle with salt to taste, and top with half of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining half of the Monterey Jack cheese.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes. Allow the dish to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

437 Calories
24g Fat
19g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 437
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 596mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 35g 71%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 211mg 16%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 518mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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