Chicken and Chile Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken and Chile Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, for 1 cup chopped; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 ½ cups milk, I use one percent; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies; 1 (14 ounce) can Italian tomatoes (for more heat use the variety with green chilies); 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces; 10 corn tortillas, cut in half then into 1/2-inch strips; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, for 2 cups (not liking cheddar, I use a mexican cheese blend)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, for 1 cup chopped
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups milk, I use one percent
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1 (14 ounce) can Italian tomatoes (for more heat use the variety with green chilies)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces
10 corn tortillas, cut in half then into 1/2-inch strips
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, for 2 cups (not liking cheddar, I use a mexican cheese blend)

1
Melt butter in skillet.
2
Add onions and cook until soft, about 6 minutes.
3
Add flour and stir one minute.
4
Whisk in chicken broth and milk.
5
Cook, stirring constantly until thickened, about 10 minutes.
6
Stir in chiles and Italian tomatoes.
7
Preheat oven to 350°F.
8
Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray.
9
Place 1 cup sauce in bottom of pan.
10
Layer half the chicken and tortilla strips.
11
Cover with 1 1/4 cups more sauce, then the other half of the chicken and tortilla strips.
12
Cover with remaining suace, then top all with cheese.
13
Bake 40-45 minutes.

905

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 medium onion, for 1 cup chopped, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 cup chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Chile Casserole 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.

Chicken and Chile Casserole

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