Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Name: Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts*; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion; 1 medium green bell pepper; 1 medium red bell pepper; 1 medium Jalapeño; 2 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 can tomato sauce; 1 ½ cups chicken stock; 3 tablespoons jalapeno hot sauce; 18 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 2 cups freshly grated monterey jack cheese; Optional for serving:

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
526 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Iris Warren

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The best healthy chicken tortilla casserole from scratch! This easy layered casserole is loaded with cheese, veggies, and juicy chicken.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts* cooked and shredded (see note)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion chopped
1 medium green bell pepper cored and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper cored and chopped
1 medium Jalapeño cored and diced
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can tomato sauce (28 ounces)
1 ½ cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons jalapeno hot sauce such as Tabasco, plus additional for serving
18 (6-inch) corn tortillas
2 cups freshly grated monterey jack cheese (8 ounces)
Optional for serving: salsa, sliced avocados, lime juice, plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream), chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with baking spray.
If needed, cook and shred chicken according to these easy steps.
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high, then add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeno. Saute until the veggies are tender, about 10 minutes.
Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the tomato sauce, chicken stock, and jalapeno hot sauce, then stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 12 minutes.
To assemble the casserole, spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange 6 tortillas on top to cover the sauce, overlapping as needed.
Top with 1/3 of the chicken and 1/2 cup of cheese.
Spread 1/3 of the remaining sauce over the top, then repeat the process twice more.
Finish by sprinkling the last 1/2 cup of the cheese over the top then cover the pan with foil.
Bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil, return the pan to the oven, then bake for 10 additional minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted. Let rest 5 minutes. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

*INGREDIENT NOTE: My guide on How to Cook Shredded Chicken is full of helpful tips. To make the chicken in the slow cooker, see this post for Crock Pot Shredded Chicken. To bake the chicken in the oven, see this post for Baked Chicken Breast. For pressure cooking directions, check out this Instant Pot Chicken recipe.
TO STORE: Chicken tortilla casserole leftovers may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container.
TO FREEZE: Leftover casserole (either individual portions or a whole frozen casserole) can be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap airtight and make sure your container/pan is freezer safe. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
TO REHEAT: Let the casserole come to room temperature before putting it in the oven. Then warm in a 350-degree F oven until heated through.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 6), without toppings Calories 526kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Potassium 1144mg (33%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1563IU (31%) Vitamin C 61mg (68%) Calcium 391mg (39%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 526 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1(of 6), without toppings
Calories	526kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	49g	16%
Protein	42g	84%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	108mg	36%
Potassium	1144mg	24%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	1563IU	31%
Vitamin C	61mg	68%
Calcium	391mg	39%
Iron	4mg	22%