Easy Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Submitted by diamonds4heather

"My college roommate and I came up with this one years ago, and it is still a hit today. The family will love it, and it is great for left-overs the next day. Serve with some spanish rice or refried beans. YUMMY!"

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 package flour tortilla, burrito size
4 boneless chicken breasts
1 package shredded Mexican blend cheese
³⁄₄ cup chicken broth
1 cup salsa
¹⁄₂ onion, chopped
1 package chicken taco seasoning mix
vegetable oil

directions

Tear tortillas (1 or 2 at a time) into small, bite-sized pieces and lightly fry them in a small amount of oil.
Cook until light brown and slightly crispy (If they aren't cooked enough you will end up with a mushy end product).
Set aside to dry on some paper towels.
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook in small amount of oil along with the onion, sprinkle the seasoning mix over as they cook.
Set aside.
In a 13x9 baking dish layer tortillas, then chicken, then salsa, finishing with a layer of tortillas.
Pour chicken broth over entire casserole.
Finish with a layer of shredded cheese.
Cover with tin foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Reviews

d4h, this is a really easy and tasty casserole! I would caution folks about frying the tortilla pieces, it take just a second to go from "lightly browned and crisp" to "uh-oh!", lol. I used flour tortillas this time, but I think I would use unsalted corn tortilla chips next time. Yes, I will be making this again. It's easy, it's inexpensive, and it tastes good. I halved the recipe but added just a tinch more than half the chicken broth. Served it with refried beans, extra salsa, and blue corn tortilla chips. Leftovers are in the fridge for lunch tomorrow. Thanks for posting. :o)

Terri F.