Looking for a healthy, easy-to-make dish? Chicken tortilla casserole might just be your answer. This tasty twist on the classic Mexican casserole combines lean chicken, whole-wheat tortillas, and plenty of fresh, flavorful ingredients to create a dish that's both satisfying and nutritious. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals, this dish will fuel your body and keep you feeling satisfied for hours. And the best part? It can be easily customized to fit your dietary needs and preferences. So, whet your appetite and gather your ingredients, because we're about to embark on a culinary adventure that will redefine healthy comfort food.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
Wonderful - and easy, easy, EASY!
Provided by Erin Clifton
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
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
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.
HEALTHIFIED CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
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
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
HEALTHY CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
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
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
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
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
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 32
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.
CREAMY CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE
An easy recipe to make in the microwave or oven. Absolutely delicious.
Provided by Shay
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and cumin.
- Grease a 9x12-inch microwave-safe baking dish and place 4 tortillas in a layer into the bottom of the dish. Top with 1 can green chilies, half the chicken, half the soup mix, half the Cheddar cheese, and half the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers, ending with Monterey Jack cheese.
- Cook in microwave oven on high until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese topping is melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 114.8 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 975 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE
Mother frequently made this comforting chicken tortilla casserole when I was growing up. Our family would scrape the pan clean. Chicken, cheese and zippy green chiles are a mouthwatering mix.-Jerri Moror, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, chiles, broth, soups and onion; set aside. Layer half of the tortillas in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cutting to fit pan if desired. Top with half of the chicken mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, serve with sour cream and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1007mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SKINNY CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
For anyone looking for an easy, satisfying dinner that's low on ingredients and effort, this casserole, packed with Southwest flavor, fits the bill!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
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 and milk 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 270, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of colorful and flavorful vegetables to make your casserole more visually appealing and nutritious. Bell peppers, corn, black beans, and tomatoes are all great options.
- Be sure to season your chicken well before cooking it. This will help to infuse it with flavor and prevent it from becoming dry.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken is tough and chewy. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
- Use a good quality cheese that melts well. Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and pepper Jack cheese are all good choices.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. Sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and Pico de Gallo are all great options.
Conclusion:
Chicken tortilla casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of flavorful ingredients and customizable toppings, chicken tortilla casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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