SUPER TASTY LITE MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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This is one of my most requested "chicken stuff" recipes. I found it in the Cooking Light magazine (around 1998). Most of my friends don't even know that it is a ligher version of a rich calorie laden recipe because it is so tasty. I usually serve with a mixed green salad and my version of Mexican rice. This is great left over cold or hot!

Provided by SueChef

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until throughly heated. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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