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Chicken Tortilla Casserole




Source of Recipe


Posted by Connie at Mimi’s Cyber-Kitchen 3/8/03.


List of Ingredients




3 Tblsp. butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
2 Tblsp. dried taco seasoning mix
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (or Jack/Cheddar combo)
6 (6-inch) corn tortillas, halved (can use flour tortillas)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Topping Ingredients:
Sour cream, if desired
Salsa, or Pico de Gallo, if desired
Sliced ripe olives, if desired


Recipe



Heat oven to 375° F. Spray a 2 quart round casserole with non-stick spray.

Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan until sizzling; add flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring about 1 minute. Add milk and chicken broth. Cook and stir, constantly, until mix comes to a boil (about 5 minutes) Add chicken, red pepper, chilies and taco seasoning; continue cooking until heated through; about 2 minutes and then remove from heat.

Assemble casserole by spreading 3/4 cup chicken mixture in bottom of dish. Arrange 4 tortilla halves over sauce; top with 3/4 cup chicken mix. Add 2/3 cup cheese. Layer 4 tortilla halves, 3/4 cup chicken mix, 2/3 cup cheese, etc. repeat layering.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with sour cream, salsa and ripe olives, if desired. About 5 servings.