CHICKEN CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE

Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole image

You'll have fun layering crispy tortilla strips with chicken, salsa and cheese in this amazing casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
10 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas (6 to 8 inches in diameter), cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey
1 1/3 cups salsa verde or green sauce
2 cups shredded Chihuahua or mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)

Steps:

Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil 30 to 60 seconds or until light golden brown; drain.
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole.
Layer half of the tortilla strips in casserole; top with chicken, half of the salsa verde (about 2/3 cup) and 1 cup of the cheese. Press layers gently down into casserole. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, sauce and cheese.
Bake about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg