Grandmother's Kitchen

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

A very yummy recipe.

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup onion, chopped
  • vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 1 (7 ounce) cans sweet kernel corn
  • 1 (19 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup red pepper, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons hot chili sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese or 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated

Directions

  1. Lightly grease 8 x11 1/2 casserole dish
  2. Spray a non stick skillet with vegetable oil and brown the chicken along with the garlic & onions
  3. Remove from skillet
  4. Add corn, red pepper, jalapenos and warm through
  5. Add Tomato sauce, cumin, cilantro, hot sauce, all spice, salt & pepper, bring to a simmer
  6. Add tomatoe & return the chicken to the skillet, stir, bring to a simmer
  7. Line the greased pie plate with 3 tortillas
  8. Pour in half the chicken mixture & top with half the cheese
  9. Cover with 3 more tortillas
  10. Pour in the remaining sauce, top with 3 more tortillas
  11. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese
  12. Bake in 350F oven for apprx 25 minutes or until the casserole is heated through the cheese has melted and is nicely browned
  13. Let it rest 5 minutes, Slice & serve

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