Chicken Green Chile Enchilada Casserole (Vegetarian)

Per serving

74.6kcal
1.6гProteins
1.1гFats
15.5гCarbs

This was in the "Inspired Vegetarian" section of Cooking Light Magazine. Satisfies both the vegetarian and meat-eater. For non-veggie households, could very easily substitute chicken breast for the meatless chicken.

Ingredients

8 serv.
  • vegetable oil1 teaspoon
  • chopped onion1 cup
  • garlic cloves3

    minced

  • green chilies1

    (4 1/2 ounce) can, undrained

  • vegetarian chicken pieces2

    (6 ounce) packages, strips, chopped

  • ground cumin1⁄2 teaspoon
  • chili powder1⁄2 teaspoon
  • green enchilada sauce2

    (10 ounce) cans

  • cooking spray
  • corn tortillas8

    (4 inch), cut into quarters

  • pre-shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend1 1⁄2 cups

    divided

  • chopped fresh cilantro

    (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender.

  3. 3

    Add Chilies, cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat, stir in chopped chicken strips.

  5. 5

    Combine cumin, chili powder and enchilada sauce. Pour 1/3 of sauce mixture into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

  6. 6

    Arrange 1/2 of tortilla quarters over sauce mixture, top with onion mixture.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with 3/4 cup Mexican blend cheese, top with 1/3 of sauce mixture.

  8. 8

    Top with remaining tortillas and sauce mixture.

  9. 9

    Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.

  10. 10

    Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup of cheese, bake an additional 10 minutes.

  11. 11

    Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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