Chilies 'N Chicken

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

Chilies 'N Chicken is a hearty layered casserole combining shredded chicken, spicy chilies, melted cheese, and flavorful spices, perfect for comforting family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 48 plain unflavored tostadas
  • 1 onion
  • 3/4 lb. grated Longhorn cheese
  • 3 cooked chicken breasts
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 2 cans chopped chilies
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Break up tortillas, placing half on the bottom of a casserole dish.
  2. Saute chopped onion in 1 tablespoon margarine until translucent.
  3. Add cream of chicken soups, chili powder, oregano, and chopped chilies to the onion and mix well.
  4. Layer half of the shredded chicken on the broken tortillas in the casserole dish.
  5. Pour half of the sauce mixture over the chicken and tortillas.
  6. Sprinkle half of the grated cheese over the top.
  7. Repeat the layering with remaining tortillas, chicken, sauce, and cheese.
  8. Pour 3/4 cup chicken broth evenly over the assembled layers.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

456 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.8g 26% DV
Total Fat 32.2g 41% DV
Carbs 41.1g 15% DV
Fiber 19.9g 71% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1363.3mg 59% DV
Potassium 936.3mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 18.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 413.8mcg 46% DV
Vitamin C 2.7mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 502.5mg 39% DV
Iron 14.4mg 80% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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