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King Ranch Chicken for Two Recipe

Christina Lane
King Ranch Chicken for two is just the right size for a weeknight dinner.
3.01 from 286 votes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 2
Calories 394 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast large
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Heavy Cream
  • 1 jalapeños Jalapeño small and minced
  • 1/2 cup Onion diced
  • 1 10 ounce can Ro-Tel
  • 2 tortillas Corn Tortilla or Flour tortillas, your choice (8-inch)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sauce pan, poach the chicken breast in water until it registers 165°F. Remove the chicken from the water and let cool on a cutting board.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, and have ready two 10-oz ramekins.
  • Next, wipe out the saucepan and return it to medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the flour with a whisk, and whisk constantly while cooking for about 1 minute. Next, slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Let the mixture come to a boil to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Ro*Tel tomatoes, the minced jalapeño and onion. Next, stream in the chicken stock mixture and stir to combine.
  • Shred the chicken when it’s cool enough to handle.
  • Next, tear up the tortillas into small strips. Place one-fourth of the tortillas in the bottom of each of the two 10-oz ramekins. Place one-fourth of the shredded chicken on top. Ladle one-fourth of the chicken broth and tomato mixture on top. Sprinkle a bit of the garlic salt on top. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make two layers total. Finally, top with the cheese.
  • Bake on a sheet pan for 30 minutes, or until bubbling. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 22gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 1209mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
Keyword Baked, Casseroles, Chicken, Chicken Casseroles, Cooking for Couples, Easy, Easy Dinners, Tex Mex
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