Chicken Tortilla Casserole
A hearty and flavorful Chicken Tortilla Casserole layered with shredded chicken, crispy tortillas, cheese, and a zesty tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 cup salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 corn tortillas, cut into 2-inch strips
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in shredded chicken, diced tomatoes with green chilies (including juice), salsa, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and well combined.
Remove the skillet from heat.
Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture on the bottom of the baking dish.
Layer half of the tortilla strips evenly over the chicken mixture.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the tortillas.
Repeat layering with the remaining chicken mixture, tortilla strips, and cheeses.
Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the casserole before serving.