Healthier Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Healthier Mexican Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Pre-heat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Heat a large saute pan with oil, add chicken and garlic and saute for 2 minutes over medium high heat until chicken is golden brown.
3
Add onion, bell pepper, tomato and spices and cook until vegetables are tender. Add chicken stock and chiles. Cook until stock is almost gone.
4
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.
5
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Cut into 4-6 servings.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Healthier Mexican Chicken 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.

Healthier Mexican Chicken Casserole

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