Campbell’s King Ranch Casserole

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 0

Campbell's King Ranch Casserole Recipe for a hearty and filling dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 can 98 % fat-free cream of mushroom soup
	3/4 cup Pace Picante Sauce
	3/4 cup fat free sour cream
	1 tablespoon chili powder
	2 medium tomatoes , chopped
	3 cups cooked chicken breast strips ( shredded )
	12 corn tortillas
	1 cup Kraft Healthy Favorites Fat Free Cheddar ( grated )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

280

Sugar

Fat

The King Ranch Casserole is a Tex-Mex dish with roots in Texas ranching culture. It was first popularized in the 1950s as a way to use up leftover ingredients such as chicken or beef and has since become a classic comfort food meal. The casserole is typically made with a creamy sauce and layers of tortillas, cheese, and meat or vegetables. Campbell's version uses fat-free and low-sodium ingredients, making it a healthier option without sacrificing on flavor.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
2.	In a medium bowl, stir the cream of mushroom soup, picante sauce, sour cream, and chili powder together until well combined.
3.	In a large bowl, mix the chopped tomatoes, cooked chicken breast strips, and half of the cheese until well combined.
4.	Layer 6 corn tortillas on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, followed by half of the chicken mixture and then half of the soup mixture.
5.	Repeat the layers, starting with 6 more tortillas, followed by the remaining chicken mixture, and then the remaining soup mixture.
6.	Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the casserole.
7.	Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

PROS

Campbell’s King Ranch Casserole is a hearty and filling dinner that can feed a crowd.

The combination of chicken, tomato, and cheese makes for a delicious and comforting meal.

CONS

This casserole can be high in sodium and may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet.

It also contains fat-free ingredients which can often have added sugars or other additives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole contains a good amount of protein from the chicken, calcium from the cheese, and some vitamin C and lycopene from the tomatoes.
However, the cream of mushroom soup and picante sauce can be high in sodium and the fat-free sour cream may contain added sugars or thickeners.