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MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE 
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cups chopped cooked white meat chicken
1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 corn tortillas, cut into fourths
1 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese

Lightly spray an 11x7x1-1/2 inch baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F. Sauté the onion in 1/4 cup water in a medium skillet until tender, stirring often. Add the tomato, chicken, broth, chili powder, salt, cumin, and oregano.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer 5 to 6 minutes. Layer half the chicken mixture, half the tortillas, and half the cheese in the baking dish and repeat with the remaining chicken and tortillas.

Reserve the remaining cheese. cover the casserole and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.

Serves 6.

recipe reviews
Mexican Chicken Casserole
   #88220
 Amber Brooke (United States) says:
This was super easy and fast! I used canned stewed tomatoes and used chicken with rice soup. Turned out excellent! My whole family loved it
   #95885
 MoGo (New Hampshire) says:
Fantastic - great way to use left over chicken!! served with saffron rice... nice combo!

 

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