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Mexican Chicken Poblano Tortilla Casserole

Cultural Context

Mexican Chicken Poblano Tortilla Casserole is a comforting dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of Mexico. Originating from the traditional use of tortillas in layered casseroles, this dish combines tender chicken, roasted poblanos, and melted cheese, creating a hearty meal for families. It's often enjoyed during gatherings and is a staple in many Mexican households, with variations found throughout the country.

MexicanMXmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup onion juice
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon MSG
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup half and half
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup milk
8 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (4 oz) canned chilies

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Add olive oil to a pan and heat it up.

2

Prepare a homemade cream of mushroom concentrate by adding sliced mushrooms and garlic to the pan.

3

Add flour to the mushrooms to thicken the mixture.

4

Pour in onion juice and additional spices like dried parsley and MSG.

5

Add heavy cream and half and half to the mixture, along with a tablespoon of butter, salt, and black pepper.

6

Let the mixture simmer on low heat to thicken.

7

Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.

8

Shred the rotisserie chicken and set aside.

9

In a bowl, combine onion, homemade cream of mushroom concentrate, salsa, and half a cup of milk.

10

Layer half of the tortillas in the casserole dish.

11

Pour half of the mixture over the tortillas, followed by some shredded cheddar cheese and canned chilies.

12

Add the shredded chicken on top of the mixture.

13

Layer the remaining tortillas and repeat the layering with the remaining mixture and cheese.

14

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

15

Bake the casserole for 30 minutes and check for doneness.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

ovenskilletbaking dishmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Tortilla CasserolePollo Poblano Casserole
Local Name: cazuela de pollo poblano

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