Best 6 Healthified Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipes

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Chicken tortilla casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that can be easily transformed into a healthier version. This recipe uses lean chicken, whole-wheat tortillas, and plenty of fresh vegetables to create a casserole that is both delicious and nutritious. The flavorful filling is made with juicy chicken, black beans, corn, and bell peppers, all simmered in a flavorful sauce. The casserole is then topped with a layer of whole-wheat tortillas and cheese, and baked until golden brown and bubbly. This recipe is a great way to enjoy a classic comfort food without sacrificing your health.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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Wonderful - and easy, easy, EASY!

Provided by Erin Clifton

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked, boneless and skinless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 tablespoons chicken stock
9 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 onion, shredded
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix soups, milk, salsa, and onion.
  • Put 3 to 4 tablespoons of chicken stock in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Add a layer of tortilla strips, and then a layer of chicken. Pour soup mixture over chicken and tortillas. Continue to layer in this order until dish is full. Top with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1082.8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

HEALTHY CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Healthy Chicken Tortilla Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 859355

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 casserole, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
8 ounces nonfat sour cream
1/2 cup skim milk
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 chicken breasts
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
12 corn tortillas
7 ounces black beans
7 ounces corn
1/2 red bell pepper
1 1/2 cups 2% cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, milk, chili powder, and cumin until blended.
  • Stir in chicken (cooked and shredded), tomatoes with chilies, 1/2 of tortillas (cut into strips), beans, corn, and bell pepper. Stir in 1/2 of the cheese. Spoon and spread mixture in baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with remaining tortilla strips (cut into strips).
  • Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and let stand 5 minutes.

CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

1 1/2 cups rice
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups diced tomatoes (5 to 7 tomatoes, depending on size)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, diced
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 16-ounce jar salsa verde
12 to 18 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas), depending on size
One 11-ounce can corn, drained
1 1/2 pounds grated Cheddar jack cheese
1 recipe Enchilada Sauce, recipe follows, or 2 cups store-bought red enchilada sauce
Sour cream, for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 beef, chicken or tomato bouillon cube
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken stock
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Cook the rice according to the package directions. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil and add the tomatoes, garlic and onions. Stir and cook for a minute or 2. Add 2 teaspoons of the chili powder, 1 teaspoon of the paprika and 1 teaspoon of the cumin. Stir and cook the mixture for another minute or 2 in order to release the flavors. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the chicken along with the remaining 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin and some salt and pepper and cook until the chicken is deep golden brown and done in the middle, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir to make a sauce. Allow the sauce to boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in the pinto and kidney beans and set aside.
  • To assemble, pour half of the jar of salsa verde (about a cup) in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish or disposable foil baking pan. Layer half of the tortillas on top of the salsa verde, overlapping the edges. Spoon the rice over the tortillas, spread the tomato mixture over the rice then sprinkle the corn over the tomatoes. Next, add the chicken and bean mixture, then sprinkle on half the cheese and pour over half the Enchilada Sauce. Next, add the remaining tortillas in a layer, pour on the rest of the salsa verde and Enchilada Sauce and sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
  • Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes before serving up to ensure it holds together. Serve with sour cream and cilantro for topping.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the peppers, onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, bouillon cube and some salt and pepper and cook until the spices darken and their flavors are released, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, stir to combine and cook it for another minute. Add the stock and stir to combine, then allow the liquid to thicken. Add the tomato sauce and 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Cook until the sauce is nice and thick and reduced by about a third, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then use an immersion blender to completely puree the sauce until smooth. (Alternatively, you can transfer it to a blender to puree it; just make sure the sauce is cooled, as blending hot liquids is dangerous!)
  • The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week and can also be frozen! Just reheat the sauce in a saucepan or skillet for whatever recipe calls for it.

HEALTHIFIED CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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A yummy sounding recipe from EatBetterAmerica.com. It has many good reviews on that site and sounds like something we'd enjoy. I would suggest tweaking the seasonings to fit your taste. We typically like a bit more than what a recipe calls for :-) Also, one reviewer suggests adding black beans and corn, which could add another dimension to this dish.

Provided by MarlaM

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can 98% fat free 45% less sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (8 ounce) container nonfat sour cream
1/2 cup nonfat milk (skim)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
8 corn tortillas, torn into bite-size pieces (6 or 7 inch)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 large tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (6 oz) or 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix soup, chiles, sour cream, milk, chili powder and cumin until blended.
  • Stir in chicken, tortillas and bell pepper. Stir in tomato and 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon and spread mixture in baking dish.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.5, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 64.9, Sodium 459.2, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 23.2

CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt
Chicken Gravy, recipe follows
1 cup canned green chiles, chopped and drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cooking spray
Twenty-four 6-inch corn tortillas
3 cups shredded Cheddar
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup milk
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Add the chicken to a large stockpot, cover with water and add a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. When cool enough to handle, shred the chicken and set aside. Reserve 3 1/3 cups of the broth (1 cup is for the chicken gravy, supplement with boxed stock if you don't have enough.)
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13- by 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large saucepan, combine 2 1/3 cups of the reserved broth, the Chicken Gravy, green chiles, onions, garlic, sour cream, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
  • Spread 1 cup of the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange a layer of 6 tortillas over the mixture, and then top with 1 cup shredded chicken and 1/2 cup of the Cheddar. Repeat this layer three more times, ending with cheese. Spread any remaining mixture over the cheese. Make sure all of the tortillas are covered or they will get very hard during baking. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and whisk in the flour to make a roux. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and the flour turns light brown in color. Gradually whisk in the stock and milk and continue to stir while cooking over medium heat. When the mixture thickens, after about 5 minutes, whisk in some salt and pepper.

CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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I started making this delicious dish about 15 years ago, after my husband and I were married.- Pamela Hoekstra, Hudsonville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
10 flour tortillas (6 inches), torn into bite-size pieces
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the broth, onion and celery to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Place in a large bowl; add chicken, tortillas, soup, chilies, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and pepper., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with salsa and remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • For a healthier version, use low-fat or fat-free sour cream and cheese.
  • To add more vegetables, stir in some chopped bell peppers, onions, or corn.
  • If you don't have any tortilla chips, you can use crushed up tortilla strips or even Doritos.
  • For a spicier casserole, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or shredded lettuce.

Conclusion:

This chicken tortilla casserole is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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