Mexican Chicken Casserole..No Soups! Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken Casserole..No Soups!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken, cut into strips; 1 bell pepper, cubed; 1/2 cup onion; 1 (6 ounce) can enchilada sauce; 1/2 jalapeno, pepper (or one green chili I used dried jalapeno); salt; pepper; 5 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons butter (I used light); 1 cup tomatoes, chopped (omit or add as desired,) (optional); 1 1/2 cups tortillas or 1 1/2 cups nacho chips; guacamole, if desired (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless chicken, cut into strips
1 bell pepper, cubed
1/2 cup onion
1 (6 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1/2 jalapeno, pepper (or one green chili I used dried jalapeno)
salt
pepper
5 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter (I used light)
1 cup tomatoes, chopped (omit or add as desired,) (optional)
1 1/2 cups tortillas or 1 1/2 cups nacho chips
guacamole, if desired (optional)

1
Boil chicken strips until done. About 20-30 minutes.
2
While it is cooking, chop the onion, pepper,jaapeno, and tomatoes and set aside.
3
When chicken is done, cool slightly and shred with a fork.
4
Add the onions and peppers with the shredded chicken into a skillet and add the butter, and water.Salt and pepper to taste, and saute for about 10 minutes.
5
Add enchilada sauce, chili powder and cayenne. Simmer 5 minutes.
6
If the mix isn't juicy enough you can add a little more water.
7
Stir in the sour cream and mix well.
8
In an 8x8 casserole dish, put some crushed tortillasor nachos in bottom. Add the chicken mix on top,and spread the diced tomatoes and put on the mix.
9
Mix cheeses and spread on top.
10
Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or til cheese is melted.

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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 lb boneless chicken, cut into strips, 1 bell pepper, cubed, 1/2 cup onion, 1 (6 ounce) can enchilada sauce, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken Casserole..No Soups! falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Mexican Chicken Casserole..No Soups!

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