Chicken Tortilla Casserole

RisaG 10-29-99 5:23 PM pt (US)

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Recipe By : So Fat, Low Fat, No Fat by Betty Rohde
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken &Turkey Low Fat

Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
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6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in thin strips
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp cornstarch
4 cups cold chicken broth, defatted
1 1/2 cups fat free Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup fat-free salad dressing, like Miracle Whip® OR 1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles, drained OR 2 serrano or jalapeno peppers, chopped
1/2 cup olives, sliced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped OR 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
12 ( 7 inch) flour tortillas


Preheat oven to 350°F.

Heat a nonstick skillet and spray with vegetable oil spray. Add chicken, onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.

In a saucepan stir together cornstarch and cold chicken broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute.

Mix in 1 cup of cheese, salad dressing, sour cream, chiles, 1/4 cup of olives, and parsley; stir sauce until smooth. Remove 1 cup of sauce and stir into chicken mixture.

Spoon 2 tbsp of chicken mixture into tortillas; roll to enclose. Place tortillas seam-side down in a 9x13" baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over and top with remaining cheese and olives.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.

Very low fat (if using all non-fat products) or low fat (if using reduced fat products) .


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