Ingredients and Weight:
- 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, undrained
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 corn tortillas (6 inches diameter)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 out of 5 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook chicken in a large pot of boiling water until no longer pink in the center (about 10-12 minutes). Shred the chicken into a large bowl.
- Stir in soup, tomatoes with green chiles, green chiles, onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper into the bowl with the chicken.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas and roll them up.
- Place the tortillas in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Pour any remaining soup mixture over the tortillas.
- Sprinkle both types of cheese over the casserole.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of casserole):
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 640mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 28g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and flavorful chicken filling
- Crispy corn tortillas
- Melted Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses
- Perfect for a casual dinner or lunch
- Easy to make and customize with different ingredients
User Comments:
- "This casserole is so easy to make and always a hit with my family!"
- "The combination of flavors is just perfect. It's not too spicy, but it has a nice kick."
- "I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to clean out the fridge."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have tortillas, you can use lasagna noodles instead.
- For a spicier casserole, add more diced green chiles or chili powder.
- If you want a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with black beans or tofu.
