Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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nonstick cooking spray
12 oz chicken breasts , strips for stir-frying
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp canola oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
3/4 cup chopped red bell peppers (1 medium) or 3/4 cup green bell pepper (1 medium)
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 1/2 cups salsa
24 inches corn tortillas , coarsely torn
3 oz reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (optional)
1/2 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped (optional)
corn chips , baked tortilla chips ( optional) or broken taco shell (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. In a medium bowl toss together chicken, garlic, and chili powder. Add to hot skillet. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
Add canola oil to skillet. Add onion and sweet pepper. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach.
Coat a 2-quart square baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 1/2 cup of the salsa in the baking dish. Top with half of the tortilla pieces, half of the chicken mixture, and half of the vegetable mixture. Pour half of the remaining salsa over the vegetables and top with half of the cheese. Repeat layers once, except do not top with the remaining cheese.
Bake, covered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with cherry tomatoes, chopped avocado, and/or corn chips.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	488.57 Kcal (2046 kJ)
Calories from fat	183.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.34g	31%
Cholesterol	35.86mg	12%
Sodium	895.65mg	37%
Potassium	684.9mg	15%
Total Carbs	61.78g	21%
Sugars	5.8g	23%
Dietary Fiber	9.86g	39%
Protein	19.92g	40%
Vitamin C	26.9mg	45%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	23%
Iron	10.3mg	57%
Calcium	232.2mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.73 Kcal (656 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.52g	31%
Cholesterol	11.5mg	12%
Sodium	287.33mg	37%
Potassium	219.72mg	15%
Total Carbs	19.82g	21%
Sugars	1.86g	23%
Dietary Fiber	3.16g	39%
Protein	6.39g	40%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	45%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	23%
Iron	3.3mg	57%
Calcium	74.5mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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