Recipe Overview

.mexican Chicken Casserole


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Recipe By:   kusinera
Recipe Category:   Main Course


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Recipe Details
  •  Recipe Key Info

    Difficulty:

    Easy

    Cook Method:

    Baking

    Yield:

    6 Servings

    Prep Time:

    0 hr 20 mins

    Cook Time:

    0 hr 20 mins

    Ready In:

    0 hr 40 mins




    Additional Info

    Category:


    Main Course

    Main Ingredient:


    Chicken

    Recipe Tags:


    Mexican Chicken Casserole chicken casserole




  • Ingredients


    1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
    2 (4.5-ounce) cans chopped green chiles, divided
    1 3/4 pounds skinned, boned chicken breasts
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    1 cup chopped onion
    1 cup evaporated skim milk
    1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    1/4 cup (2 ounces) tub-style light cream cheese
    1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
    12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
    Cooking spray
    1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese
    1 ounce tortilla chips, crushed (about 6 chips)





    Directions


    1) Combine broth and 1 can of chiles in a large skillet; bring to a boil.
    2) Add chicken; reduce heat.
    3) Simmer 15 for minutes or until chicken is done, turning chicken once. 4) Remove chicken from cooking liquid, reserving cooking liquid; cool chicken. 5) Shred meat with two forks, and set aside.
    6) Preheat oven to 350°.
    7) Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
    8) Add 1 can of chiles and onion; sauté 3 minutes or until soft.
    9) Add reserved cooking liquid, milk, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and enchilada sauce; stir well.
    10)Stir in shredded chicken; cook 2 minutes.
    11)Remove from heat.
    12)Place 4 tortillas in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray.
    13)Spoon 2 cups chicken mixture over tortillas.
    14)Repeat layers twice, ending with chicken mixture.
    15)Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and chips.
    16)Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
    17)Let stand 10 minutes before serving.










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