Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 (4 1/2 oz) cans chopped green chilies, divided
1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup tub-style light cream cheese
1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce
12 6- inch corn tortillas
cooking spray
1/2 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 oz tortilla chips, crushed (about 6 chips)

Directions:

Combine broth and 1 can of chiles in a large skillet; bring to a boil.
Add chicken; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is done, turning chicken once.
Remove chicken from cooking liquid, reserving cooking liquid; cool chicken.
Shred meat with two forks, and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 1 can of chiles and onion; saute 3 minutes or until soft.
Add reserved cooking liquid, milk, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and enchilada sauce; stir well.
Stir in shredded chicken; cook 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Place 4 tortillas in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray.
Spoon 2 cups chicken mixture over tortillas.
Repeat layers twice, ending with chicken mixture.
Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and chips.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	797.67 Kcal (3340 kJ)
Calories from fat	231.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.67g	39%
Cholesterol	102.24mg	34%
Sodium	713.57mg	30%
Potassium	831.9mg	18%
Total Carbs	105.4g	35%
Sugars	5.71g	23%
Dietary Fiber	13.71g	55%
Protein	44.21g	88%
Vitamin C	19.1mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	518.5mg	52%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	172.93 Kcal (724 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.57g	39%
Cholesterol	22.16mg	34%
Sodium	154.7mg	30%
Potassium	180.35mg	18%
Total Carbs	22.85g	35%
Sugars	1.24g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.97g	55%
Protein	9.58g	88%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	15%
Iron	0.5mg	13%
Calcium	112.4mg	52%

* 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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