Fiesta Chicken Casserole

Name: Fiesta Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups light sour cream; 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped green onion, including some tender green tops; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 9 corn tortillas, softened (wrap in paper towels and microwave for 25-30 seconds); 4 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed (about 2 pounds); 4 cups monterey jack cheese (about 1 pound); your favorite fresh salsa

Submitted by Sharlene~W

"This is a great casserole for a pot luck or party because all of the preparation can be done in advance. I like to put this in the oven on "time bake" so it is ready for us to eat when we come home from soccer practice!"

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 cups light sour cream
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
¹⁄₂ teaspoon paprika
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ cup chopped green onion, including some tender green tops
2 garlic cloves, minced
9 corn tortillas, softened (wrap in paper towels and microwave for 25-30 seconds)
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed (about 2 pounds)
4 cups monterey jack cheese (about 1 pound)
your favorite fresh salsa

directions

In medium bowl, mix sour cream, chilies, paprika, cumin, salt, onions and garlic.
In 9 x 13-inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray, place 3 tortillas so that they overlap slightly.
In layers, add one third of the chicken, one third of the sour cream mixture (it will not cover chicken completely), and one third of the cheese.
Repeat layers 2 more times.
Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bring casserole to room temperature and then bake, covered, until bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with salsa.

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Reviews

This was really good. We had it for Cinco De Mayo as a change and for some ease. Thanks for the new recipe idea.

Sabia
Wow! We really enjoyed this casserole. I made it exactly as written (something I rarely do), because it sounded great already. Thanks for this winner.

SharonB

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Sharlene~W

Campbell, California

I live in the San Francisco area and love it here. I discovered Recipezaar (then Food.com..Genius Kitchen) in 2001 and have been so happy to have my favorite recipes stored safely here. I am mother to 7 and grandmother to 7. I love to knit, smock, sew, etc., but my favorite hobby of the moment is traditional rug hooking. This is a sample of what I do.? It's called "November".? I dyed most of the wool myself. It is made from wool flannel, cut into strips a little less than 1/4" and then worked into a linen backing. This is my 3rd rug.

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