Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cups yellow onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 ¾ cups chicken broth, rich or 1 ¾ cups chicken broth, canned low sodium; 4 ounces green chilies, diced; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons dried basil; ¾ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 12 corn tortillas or 12 flour tortillas; 4 cups chicken breasts, cooked and cubed; 4 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 1 cup pitted black olives; light sour cream, for passing on the side

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups yellow onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 ¾ cups chicken broth, rich or 1 ¾ cups chicken broth, canned low sodium
4 ounces green chilies, diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
12 corn tortillas or 12 flour tortillas
4 cups chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
4 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup pitted black olives
light sour cream, for passing on the side

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["In a large pan, over medium heat, warm oil.", "Add onions and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.", "Add tomato sauce, stock, chilies, seasonings, and sugar.", "Bring to a boil, reduce temperature, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.", "In a 9 x 13"" baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray or oil, place 6 tortillas so that they overlap slightly.", "Add half the chicken, half the sauce, half the cheese, and all the olives.", "Repeat the first 3 layers.", "Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.", "Bring to room temperature before baking.", "Preheat oven to 375*F. Bake, loosely covered with aluminum foil, until heated through and bubbly, 45-50 minutes.", "Remove foil during last 10 minutes of baking time.", "Let stand 10 minutes before serving.", "Pass the sour cream.", "Serves 10 to 12."]

2331

kcal

Calories

Fat

270

Carbs

172

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 cups yellow onions, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tortilla 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 Tortilla Casserole

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