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

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

Takatso Ditlhokwe
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This casserole was easy to make and the chicken was very tender. I would definitely make this again.


Namakula Resty
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


King M834
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This casserole was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Runia Damalenda
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I loved this casserole! The chicken was so moist and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Cerezy X. Gamer
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the chicken was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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