Mexican Chicken Casserole


Course : Casseroles
Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


6 whole chicken breasts

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 cup milk

1 can whole ortega green chiles -- chopped in various

12 whole corn tortillas

1/2 pound monterey jack cheese -- grated

1/2 pound mild cheddar cheese -- grated
 

Preparation / Directions:


1. Place chicken breasts in a 2 quart casserole, with thickest portions to the outside of the dish. 2. Cover with wax paper. Microwave at high (100%) 6 to 7 minutes. 3. Turn chicken over. Cover with wax paper. 4. Microwave at high (100%) until meat near the bone is no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. 5. Let stand 3 minutes. Remove skin and bones, breaking meat into bite size pieces. 6. Combine soups, milk and Ortega chiles. 7. Cut tortillas into triangles and place half of them in the bottom of an 8 x 1 2 inch shallow casserole dish. 8. Place half of the chicken over the tortillas, and pour half of the soup mixture over. 9. Repeat again, tortillas, chicken and soup mixture. 10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight Microwave at medium high (70%) until heated through, 12 to 14 minutes. 11. Remove plastic wrap. Top with grated cheeses. Microwave, uncovered, at medium high (70%) until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. 12. Let stand 3 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.


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