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Chicken Tortilla Casserole
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 12
This is a delicious family meal. Perfect for a Sunday dinner or Saturday family movie night.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups yellow onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 3/4 cups chicken broth, rich or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, canned low sodium
4 ounces green chilies, diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
12 corn tortillas or 12 flour tortillas
4 cups chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
4 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup pitted black olives
light sour cream, for passing on the side
Directions:
1. In a large pan, over medium heat, warm oil. Add onions and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add tomato sauce, stock, chilies, seasonings, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce temperature, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
3. In a 9 x 13 baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray or oil, place 6 tortillas so that they overlap slightly.
4. Add half the chicken, half the sauce, half the cheese, and all the olives. Repeat the first 3 layers.
5. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature before baking.
6. Preheat oven to 375*F. Bake, loosely covered with aluminum foil, until heated through and bubbly, 45-50 minutes.
7. Remove foil during last 10 minutes of baking time. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
8. Pass the sour cream. Serves 10 to 12.
By RecipeOfHealth.com