Healthier Mexican Chicken Casserole

Submitted by swissms

"Adapted from a Canyon Ranch recipe. If cut into 6 servings, each piece is 255 calories. If cut into 4 servings, each piece is approximately 380 calories."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 chicken breasts)
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup diced red onion
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup diced tomato
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 2 medium whole wheat tortillas, about 8-inches in diameter
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
2. Heat a large sauté pan with oil, add chicken and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes over medium high heat until chicken is golden brown.
3. Add onion, bell pepper, tomato and spices and cook until vegetables are tender. Add chicken stock and chiles. Cook until stock is almost gone.
4. Lightly coat an 8 x 8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place 1 tortilla in bottom of pan. Spread 1/2 of chicken mixture over tortilla. Top with 1/2 of cheese. Then top with remaining tortilla, chicken mixture and cheese.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Cut into 4-6 servings.

Reviews

[Lv2cook]

I made this with ground turkey and put my homemade taco seasoning on the meat. I also used some left over beef broth I had instead of chicken. Was a big hit and will make again!

 

[Judy from Hawaii]

We enjoyed this casserole. It was easy to prepare. I made a couple of modifications based on availability & personal preference. I subbed regular tortillas, multi-colored mini peppers, & yellow onion, & used half of a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken w/ the veggies. Since my daughter doesn't like things too spicy, I cut back a bit on the cumin & the diced chilies. But all in all, an enjoyable dinner.

 

[DianaEatingRichly]

Really simple, really good. Topped with fresh cilantro.

 

[ChelseaW]

This was simple and delish! Made in two pans one to eat now and one to freeze for later. Thanks for the easy recipe!

 

[AZPARZYCH]

Made as written; just added extra cheese and topped with sour cream. Was very flavorful but not spicy, just the way we like it. Made for Zaar Stars.