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 light cream cheese, tub style
1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce
12 corn tortillas (6-inches)
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 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°F
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 can chiles and onion; sauté 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 two 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 350F 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	405.27 Kcal (1697 kJ)
Calories from fat	182.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.27g	31%
Cholesterol	102.24mg	34%
Sodium	632.57mg	26%
Potassium	497.1mg	11%
Total Carbs	24.4g	8%
Sugars	3.91g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.91g	12%
Protein	33.41g	67%
Vitamin C	19.1mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	372.7mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	144.09 Kcal (603 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.21g	31%
Cholesterol	36.35mg	34%
Sodium	224.9mg	26%
Potassium	176.74mg	11%
Total Carbs	8.68g	8%
Sugars	1.39g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	12%
Protein	11.88g	67%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	15%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	132.5mg	37%

* 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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bitter
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