CHICKEN AND CHEDDAR TORTILLA BAKE

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You get two for the price of one in this combo enchilada/lasagna casserole. You get all the flavors of the Mexican staple, and all the ease of layering lasagna. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, drained
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), cut into 1-inch strips
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken, cumin and salt in 1 tablespoon oil until chicken is no longer pink., Combine the refried beans and tomatoes; spread 1 cup into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with 24 tortilla strips; layer with half of the corn, bean mixture, chicken and cheese. Repeat layers. , Using remaining tortilla strips, make a lattice crust over filling; brush with remaining oil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted., Serve immediately or, before baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Indra Gauli
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This was delicious!


FLOWER NETWORK
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This was a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. My family loved it!


Lay Keyes
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bake turned out great!


Ryan Berglund
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I would definitely recommend this recipe. It was easy to make and very tasty.


Ibish Mustafaj
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This recipe was a winner! My family loved it. It was cheesy, flavorful, and the tortillas added a nice touch.


Mazin Yousif
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This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the bake turned out perfect. The chicken was cooked through and the cheddar cheese was melted and bubbly. I will definitely be making this again.


Luttor Enerst
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the cheddar cheese was melted and gooey. I loved the tortillas, too. They added a nice crunch and texture.


Jason Gibson
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This was so easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of chicken, cheddar cheese, and tortillas. It was a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Kenzy Eltrabily
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I made this last night and it was delicious! I used a rotisserie chicken to save time, and it worked great. The bake was cheesy, flavorful, and the tortillas added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Katherine Penn Bangura
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This Chicken and Cheddar Tortilla Bake was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the cheddar cheese was melted and gooey. The tortillas added a nice crunch and texture. I will definite