Mini Light King Ranch Chicken Casseroles

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Mini Light King Ranch Chicken Casseroles
25 min.
12
267kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a delightful dish that’s both comforting and easy to prepare? Introducing Mini Light King Ranch Chicken Casseroles! Perfect for any occasion, these gluten-free mini casseroles are not only delicious but also a breeze to whip up in just 25 minutes. With each serving clocking in at only 267 calories, you can enjoy a hearty meal without the guilt.

Imagine tender chunks of chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and zesty tomatoes mingling with creamy reduced-fat cheese and a hint of chili powder, all nestled between layers of crispy corn tortillas. These mini casseroles are versatile enough to serve as a side dish, a satisfying lunch, or even a main course that will impress your family and friends.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply looking for a quick weeknight dinner, these Mini Light King Ranch Chicken Casseroles are sure to please. Plus, they can be made ahead of time and frozen for those busy days when you need a delicious meal in a pinch. So grab your ramekins and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • ounce cheddar cheese shredded 2% reduced-fat
  • teaspoon chili powder 
  • cups chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped cooked chopped
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • 10.8 ounce cream of chicken soup reduced-fat canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • large bell pepper green chopped
  • large onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups cream light sour
  • 10 ounce tomatoes diced green canned
  • slices tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • ramekin
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Saut onion and bell pepper in a lightly greased Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken and next 7 ingredients; remove from heat.
  2. Tear tortillas into 1-inch pieces; layer half of tortilla pieces in 12 lightly greased (7-ounce) ramekins. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture into each ramekin.
  3. Sprinkle ramekins with half of cheese. Repeat layers once.
  4. Place ramekins on baking sheets.
  5. Bake at 350 for 18 to 20 minutes or until bubbly.
  6. Garnish, if desired.
  7. Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed through Step Cover with aluminum foil, and freeze casseroles up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator overnight.
  8. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.
  9. To make casseroles in baking dishes, prepare recipe as directed through Step Tear 6 tortillas as directed in Step
  10. Layer one-third of tortilla pieces in a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 1 cup chicken mixture and 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice. Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese in another lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.
  11. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until bubbly. Makes 12 servings. Prep: 20 min., Cook: 5 min.,
  12. Bake: 50 min.

Nutrition Facts

Calories267kcal
Protein28.12%
Fat43.72%
Carbs28.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.54
Glycemic Load
6.51
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.521739135618%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.18mg
Luteolin
0.65mg
Isorhamnetin
0.63mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:266.77kcal
13.34%
Fat:13.04g
20.07%
Saturated Fat:6.45g
40.34%
Carbohydrates:18.91g
6.3%
Net Carbohydrates:16.43g
5.97%
Sugar:2.04g
2.27%
Cholesterol:60.74mg
20.25%
Sodium:465.24mg
20.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.88g
37.75%
Phosphorus:289.74mg
28.97%
Vitamin B3:5.57mg
27.87%
Selenium:18.08µg
25.83%
Calcium:211.88mg
21.19%
Vitamin C:15.74mg
19.08%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.84%
Vitamin A:653.99IU
13.08%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.78%
Zinc:1.69mg
11.3%
Magnesium:43.77mg
10.94%
Fiber:2.48g
9.91%
Potassium:334.52mg
9.56%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.32%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.33%
Copper:0.13mg
6.64%
Iron:1.19mg
6.6%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.21%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.48%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.27%
Vitamin K:5.16µg
4.92%
Folate:18.05µg
4.51%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.37%
Source:My Recipes