King Ranch Chicken Casserole II

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 14
Easy and Delicious King Ranch Chicken Casserole
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Prep

25 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 bone-in chicken breast halves , with skin
2 cans fat free condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers , drained
1 package low-fat baked tortilla chips
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can black olives
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato , chopped
1 cup reduced fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
420
Sugar
8g
Fat
22g
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a hearty and comforting one-dish meal that is popular throughout the Southern United States. This version features bone-in chicken breasts that are cooked and then shredded into small pieces before being combined with a creamy mixture of mushroom soup and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers. Tortilla chips and Cheddar cheese are also added to the mixture for texture and flavor. The casserole is then baked in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and then garnished with black olives, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and chives before serving. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or potluck gathering!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the chicken breasts, and cook for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
3.Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool before shredding it into small pieces.
4.In a large bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers.
5.Add the tortilla chips, chicken, and Cheddar cheese to the bowl and mix well.
6.Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7.Remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with black olives, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and chives before serving.

PROS

King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a classic Tex-Mex dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser! This version is low in fat and calories and can be customized to suit your taste.

CONS

This casserole can be high in sodium due to the use of canned ingredients.

It is also not suitable for those with a gluten intolerance due to the use of tortilla chips.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole is a good source of protein due to the shredded chicken and Cheddar cheese.
The use of low-fat ingredients also makes it a healthier alternative to traditional King Ranch Chicken Casserole recipes.
Sour cream is a good source of calcium and can aid in digestive health.

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