SPICY CHILE CASSEROLE

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This is a good substitute for chicken enchiladas, and is somewhat spicy.

Provided by Beverly

Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups milk
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 ½ cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

In a medium sauce pan, cook onion in oil over medium heat until soft. Stir in flour. Add broth and milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in chilies and tomatoes.
Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Place 1 cup sauce in bottom of pan. Layer half the chicken, half the tortilla strips, and 1 1/4 cups sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Top casserole with shredded cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 52.7 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 526.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g