Mom's Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Name: Mom's Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; ½ teaspoon salt; 8 ounces chicken broth; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup; 1 cup milk or 1 cup sour cream; 12 ounces mild green chilies, chopped; 12 ounces sliced ripe olives; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; 12 corn tortillas; 12 lb monterey jack cheese or 12 lb cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt
8 ounces chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk or 1 cup sour cream
12 ounces mild green chilies, chopped
12 ounces sliced ripe olives
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
12 corn tortillas
12 lb monterey jack cheese or 12 lb cheddar cheese, shredded

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["Cover chicken breasts with water, add 1/2 tsp salt, bring to a boil.", "Turn down to simmer and cook for 20-40 minutes (depending on the thickness) until white in center.", "Reserve 8 oz broth.", "Cool chicken and cut into small cubes.", "Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "Lightly grease 9"" X 13"" casserole dish.", "Cut tortillas into 1"" square pieces, set aside.", "Grate cheese, set aside.", "Mix broth, soup, milk or sour cream, chilies, olives, onion, cilantro and remaining salt.", "Set mixture aside.", "Layer into pan as follows: half the tortilla squares, half chicken, almost half broth mixture, remainder of tortilla squares, remainder of chicken, remainder of broth mixture.", "Top with cheese.", "Okay to refrigerate overnight at this point, or even freeze for a week.", "Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes or until bubbly in center."]

6132

kcal

Calories

470

Fat

Carbs

402

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon salt, 8 ounces chicken broth, 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, and more.

Yes, Mom's 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.

Mom's Chicken Tortilla Casserole

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