Green chili chicken casserole

(from amodiobat’s recipe box)

Even my picky boys eat this! I like to serve it topped with lettuce and tomatoes, with black bean salad on the side.

Source: Cooking Light Nov 2003

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 8 people

Categories: Mexican, dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup green chiles, canned, chopped, and drained
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • Cooking spray
  • 24 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 4 cups chicken breast, shredded, cooked about 1 pound
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
  • lettuce, shredded
  • tomatoes, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.

  2. Combine the first 9 ingredients in a large saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

  3. Spread 1 cup soup mixture in a 13 × 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 6 tortillas over the soup mixture, and top with 1 cup chicken and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers, ending with the cheese. Spread remaining soup mixture over cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

  4. Serve topped with shredded lettuce and tomatoes (optional).

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