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Chicken: Festive Chicken Casserole

Source of Recipe


Judimae






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups light sour cream
  
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
  
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (include some green tops)
  
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 9 corn tortillas, softened
  
• 4 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed (about 2 pounds)
  
• 4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (about 1 pound)
  
• Salsa for topping
  






Instructions



1. To soften tortillas: Wrap in paper towels and microwave about 8 to 10 seconds.
   
   
2. In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, chiles, paprika, cumin, salt, onions and garlic.
   
   
3. In a 9x13" baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray, place 3 tortillas so they overlap slightly.
   
   
4. In layers, add 1/3 of the chicken, 1/3 of the sour cream mixture (it will not cover chicken completely) and 1/3 of the cheese.
   
   
5. Repeat layers 2 more times, beginning with tortillas.
   
   
6. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
   
   
7. Preheat oven to 350.
   
   
8. Bring casserole to room temperature and then bake, covered until bubbly, about 30 minutes.
   
   
9. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
   
   
10. Serve with salsa as an accompaniment.