Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole

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Ingredients

  • 32 oz chicken breast
  • 4 oz 1/3 softened fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or Mexican cheese
  • 1 8oz can black beans
  • 3 servings of tortilla chips
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 can enchilada sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbs chili powder
  • 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup warm water

Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.  Cut up chicken into small pieces and cook with chili powder in a large frying pan. Once cooked set aside.

3.  In a sauce pan on medium heat, heat olive oil and add diced onion cooking until soft.  Add chicken broth and salt and pepper.

4.  In a cup mix warm water with cornstarch and then add to broth mixture stirring until it becomes thick.

5.  Once thickened turn heat off and mix in cream cheese creating a sauce.

6.  Pour some of the sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish.  Layer beans, chicken, chips, tomatoes and 1/2 the cheese.  Add some more sauce then remainder of beans, chicken, tomatoes, and chips.  Top with the remainder of the sauce, enchilada sauce, and cheese.

7.  Bake for 35-45 minutes.  Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

Note: This pairs well with the “Spanish Rice” recipe I have posted.  Also, it can be eaten like a dip with tortilla chips.

Nutritional Facts
Servings: 8
Calories: 293
Protein: 34 grams
Fats: 13 grams
Carbohydrates: 16 grams

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