CHICKEN POTATO TACO CASSEROLE | LEFTOVER ROTISSERIE CHICKEN RECIPE | TESS COOKS4U

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while Monterey Jack is often cheaper.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned pinto beans

Kidney beans provide similar nutrition, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers offer a milder heat, while bell peppers are usually cheaper.

In a pan on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil.

Add 1 cup each of diced onions and bell peppers, along with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook and stir for a couple of minutes.

Add 2 small cans of chopped green chilies with juice and 5 large cloves of minced garlic. Cook and stir for another minute or two.

Stir in 1 can (28 ounces) of crushed tomatoes and 1 cup of tomato sauce. Turn up the heat to bring to a simmer.

For seasoning, add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of oregano. Stir well and taste.

Add a sprinkle more of cumin and stir again. Optionally, add jalapeños, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper for extra kick. Simmer for a couple of minutes, then turn off the heat.

Add 4 cups of leftover diced rotisserie chicken to the sauce and stir to incorporate.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a well-greased 9 by 13 foil pan, layer 2-3 pounds of thinly sliced russet potatoes, sprinkling salt and black pepper over them.

Sprinkle a light layer of 16 ounces of grated cheddar cheese over the potatoes.

Spoon the chicken taco mixture over the cheese layer and level it out. Cover tightly with parchment and foil.

Bake in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes.

After 40 minutes, uncover and sprinkle more grated cheddar cheese on top. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are tender.

Check the potatoes by inserting a knife; if there is little to no resistance, they are done.

Let the casserole rest for 20-30 minutes before serving. While still warm, sprinkle the top with crushed Doritos and fresh chopped green onions.

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