Mexican Chicken Casserole

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This extra-cheesy, enchilada-like main dish is sure to please the whole family!!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, divided
• 1 3⁄4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup evaporated skim milk
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup light cream cheese, tub style
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 12 corn tortillas (6-inches)
• cooking spray
• 1⁄2 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 ounce tortilla chips, crushed (about 6 chips)

directions

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