Best 2 Healthier Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipes

HEALTHIER MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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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.

Provided by swissms

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
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.
Add onion, bell pepper, tomato and spices and cook until vegetables are tender. Add chicken stock and chiles. Cook until stock is almost gone.
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.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Cut into 4-6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 102.3, Sodium 726.1, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5, Protein 34.1

MILLION DOLLAR CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Creamy and incredibly savory, it's a casserole that's hard to stop eating. The cottage cheese is the trick to getting such a creamy, melty texture. Using rotisserie chicken is a must for the recipe and helps keep it quick.

Provided by Amanda Stanfield

Categories Chicken Casserole

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
30 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon sliced scallions, or to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Stir together cream of chicken soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Creole seasoning, onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder in a medium bowl until well blended and smooth. Fold in chicken, chopped onion, and parsley until evenly coated.
Stir together crackers, melted butter, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a medium bowl.
Spoon chicken mixture evenly into an 11x7-inch or 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella then cracker mixture.
Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until crackers are golden brown and edges are bubbly, about 40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving; garnish with scallions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 738.3 mg

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