Green Chile Casserole

by Theresa Marquez
(Cooking Light)

Green Chile-Chicken Casserole

Easier to make than rolling enchiladas but just as satisfying, this popular green chile casserole is New Mexican comfort food at its best: a little bit spicy, a little bit creamy, and a lot filling. Take it to a potluck or team dinner then sit back and wait for the raves.

*Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)

Ingredients:

1 1/3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

1 cup canned chopped green chiles, drained

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup fat-free sour cream or plain yoghurt

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup, undiluted (such as Campbell's)

1 garlic clove, minced

Cooking spray

24 (6-inch) corn tortillas

4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 1 pound)

2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°.

Combine the first 9 ingredients in a large saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Spread 1 cup soup mixture in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 6 tortillas over the soup mixture, and top with 1 cup chicken and 1/2 cup cheese.

Repeat layers, ending with the cheese. Spread remaining soup mixture over cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 335 (29% from fat)

Fat: 10.8g (sat 5.9g, mono 2.7g, poly 1.2g)

Protein: 23.9g

Carbohydrate: 34.3g

Fiber: 3.2g

Cholesterol: 66mg

Iron: 1.5mg

Sodium: 693mg

Calcium: 270mg

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Original Green Chile Casserole Recipe