Cheesy Mexican Chicken Bake Recipe

Name: Cheesy Mexican Chicken Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; ⅓ teaspoon cumin; 14 ounces chicken broth; 10 34 ounces cream of mushroom soup; 14 12 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 11 ounces 6-inch corn tortillas, torn; 4 cups shredded jalapeno jack cheese; 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon chili powder
⅓ teaspoon cumin
14 ounces chicken broth
10 34 ounces cream of mushroom soup
14 12 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
11 ounces 6-inch corn tortillas, torn
4 cups shredded jalapeno jack cheese
1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a small skillet over medium heat cook onion and bell pepper in butter until tender.
3
Add garlic clove(s) and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4
Add chili powder and cumin and stir to combine.
5
Remove from heat and set aside.
6
In a blender container combine chicken broth, mushroom soup, undrained tomatoes and 1 tablespoon of the cooked vegetable mixture.
7
Cover and blend on low speed until smooth.
8
In 3-quart rectangular baking dish, layer half of soup mixture, half of torn tortillas, half of chicken, half of remaining cooked vegetable mixture, and half of cheese.
9
Repeat layers.
10
Bake, uncovered, about 45 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.
11
Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

946

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped onion, ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 -2 garlic clove, minced, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Mexican Chicken Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Mexican Chicken Bake

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