Super Tasty Lite Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Super Tasty Lite Mexican Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans canned diced green chiles, divided; 1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup evaporated skim milk; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1/4 cup tub-style light cream cheese; 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce; 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas; 1/4 cup shredded extra-sharp reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1 ounce tortilla chips, crushed; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans canned diced green chiles, divided
1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup tub-style light cream cheese
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1/4 cup shredded extra-sharp reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 ounce tortilla chips, crushed
cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Bring broth and 1 can of chiles to a boil in a large skillet. Add chicken, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until chicken is done turning once. Remove chicken to a plate and reserving cooking liquid for later. Allow chicken to cool and shred meat.
3
Saute 1 can of chiles and onion in heated olive oil for 3 minutes or until soft. Add reserved liquid, enchilada sauce, milk, cream cheese, Monterey Jack and stir well. Stir in shredded chicken, cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4
Coat a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray and place 4 tortillas in the bottom. Spread 2 cups of chicken mixture over tortillas. Repeat layers twice ending up with the chicken mixture on top. Top with crushed tortillas and cheddar cheese.
5
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until throughly heated. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.

945

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, 2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans canned diced green chiles, divided, 1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Super Tasty Lite 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.

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Super Tasty Lite Mexican Chicken Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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