The Best Chicken Tortilla Casserole

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded rotisserie chicken

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is a budget-friendly option.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add 1 medium chopped onion and cook until softened.

Add 4 cloves of chopped garlic and cook for about 1 minute, avoiding browning the garlic.

Stir in 1.5 teaspoons of dried oregano, 1.5 teaspoons of ground cumin, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and let the spices become aromatic.

Add 1 cup of canned hatch chilies (with juice) to the skillet.

Stir in 2 cans of homemade cream of chicken soup base and 1 cup of homemade chicken stock, combine, and bring to a simmer before turning off the heat.

In a greased 9 by 13 pan, start with about 0.5 cup of the sauce as the base.

Layer 4 corn tortillas on top of the sauce.

Add a layer of shredded rotisserie chicken on top of the tortillas.

Sprinkle a layer of Mexican style blend cheese over the chicken.

Repeat the layering process with more sauce, tortillas, chicken, and cheese.

Cut 3 remaining tortillas into strips and lay them on top for added texture.

Pour the remaining sauce over the top layer.

Bake in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Let the casserole rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.

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