About
This low carb bake is inspired by a classic king ranch recipe. Layers of tender vegetables, cooked chicken and grated cheese are baked until golden – perfect for families and sharing!
This bake is perfect served alongside a green salad or spicy green beans.
Ingredients
- 17 ½ ounce rotisserie chicken
- 2 tablespoon cilantro
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium mushrooms
- 1 ⅓ cup, grated cheddar cheese
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon spices coriander seed or ground
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup tomato, canned
- ½ medium – 2 1/2" diameter red onion
- ½ small red bell peppers, raw
- ½ small green bell peppers, raw
- ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Finely dice the onion and peppers, slice the mushrooms and mince the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and add the onion, peppers and mushrooms, sweating until tender. Add the garlic and stir well, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes, spices and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer for a few minutes to heat through.
- Spoon half of the vegetable mixture into an oven proof dish. Shred half the chicken and scatter.
- Top the chicken with half of the grated cheese.
- Repeat the process with another layer of vegetable mixture, the remaining chicken (shredded) and a final layer of cheese.
- Transfer to the oven to bake for 18-20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling, the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and golden.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 475.8kcal/1990.8kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 29.0g (per serving)
- Carbs: 6.9g (per serving)
- Protein: 45.9g (per serving)
