Mexican Chicken Cassarole

Need a meal to warm you up from the cold weather? How about trying this super simple chicken recipe that our family loves?

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Here is what you need:

• 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 
• 2 (4.5-ounce) cans chopped green chiles, divided
• 1 3/4 pounds skinned, boned chicken breasts 
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• 1 cup chopped onion 
• 1 cup evaporated skim milk 
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese  - we used more :o)
• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) tub-style light cream cheese 
• 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
• Cooking spray 
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese - again, we used more :o)
• 1 ounce tortilla chips, crushed (about 6 chips)
  
  
• And here is how we make it:
  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°.
  Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 can of 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 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° for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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  Look at what's in that pan...
  

At the Collins household, we think cream cheese is a good addition to purt near anything! Getting ready to go in the oven...

This recipe actually came from Pinterest, with a few tweaks of course.   If you want to check out the original recipe, click here.  I am not the best at following recipes. I blame that on my grandmothers! Ha!

Happy Eating!