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Healthier Mexican Chicken Casserole

Adapted from a canyon ranch recipe. If cut into 6 servings, each piece is 255 calories. if cut into 4 servings, each piece is approximately 380 calories.

Steps

Pre-heat oven to 350f.
Heat a large saut pan with oil , add chicken and garlic and saut for 2 minutes over medium high heat until chicken is golden brown.
Add onion , bell pepper , tomato and spices and cook until vegetables are tender.
Add chicken stock and chiles.
Cook until stock is almost gone.
Lightly coat an 8 x 8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Place 1 tortilla in bottom of pan.
Spread 1 / 2 of chicken mixture over tortilla.
Top with 1 / 2 of cheese.
Then top with remaining tortilla , chicken mixture and cheese.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned on top.
Cut into 4-6 servings.

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breast, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, red onion, red bell pepper, diced tomato, cumin, chili powder, diced green chilies, low sodium chicken broth, whole wheat tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese