We made this at a shelter this weekend for 80 people and it was enjoyed by all. One gentleman came back three times. Kind of reminds you of lasagne but with a mexican flavor flare. We were unable to get cilantro at Sam's Club so we added a little Taco seasoning to the recipe. We served this with salad, fruit cup and rolls. I am anxious to make it at home and will probably make it this week.
Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole
This easy, 6-ingredient chicken taco casserole makes a great choice for your family's Mexican night.
Yield: 6 Servings
Cost per Serving: $2.29
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 316
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated fat: 8g
- Protein: 37g
- Carbohydrate: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
- Sodium: 092mg
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 1 (24 oz.) jar pasta sauce
- 9 (5-inch) corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack (8 oz.)
- 1 small tomato, sliced
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place in a small skillet and add cold water to cover. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, turning once or twice, until opaque and firm, about 10 minutes. Remove, let cool and cut into small pieces or shred. You should have about 3 cups cut-up chicken.
- Spread one-third of sauce over bottom of a 7-by-11-inch baking dish. Arrange 3 tortillas, slightly overlapping, on top. Sprinkle one-third of chicken and cilantro over tortillas. Top with a third of cheese. Make two more layers of sauce, tortillas, chicken, cilantro and cheese. Arrange tomato on final layer of cheese. Cover with foil and bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Remove foil and cook until top is lightly browned, 10 minutes more.
Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Casseroles, Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Family, Kid-Friendly, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Mexican, Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Cheese, Poultry
- PUBLICATION: All You
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