Chicken Tortilla Casserole – How to Prepare Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Chicken Tortilla Casserole – How to Prepare Chicken Tortilla Casserole

The Chicken Tortilla Casserole is known for its delicious taste and high nutritional value, thanks to its rich ingredients. It's also easy to make, requiring no more than 60 minutes to prepare and cook. In this recipe, we’ll share the ingredients for four people along with the preparation steps, hoping you’ll enjoy this unique dish!

Ingredients for Chicken Tortilla Casserole:

 

• 4 chicken breasts, cut into cubes.
• 1 medium-sized onion, sliced.
• 1 green chili pepper.
• 3 medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped.
• 1 teaspoon of chicken seasoning.
• 2 teaspoons of salt.
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.
• 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped cilantro.
• 2 tablespoons of oil.
• 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
• 6 tablespoons of cream cheese.

Ingredients for the White Sauce:

• 2 cans of cream (or thickened cream).
• 5 tablespoons of cream cheese.
• 400 ml of cooking cream.

Preparation of Chicken Tortilla Casserole:

1. Heat the oil in a suitable pan over medium heat, and stir the onions occasionally until they become soft and translucent.
2. Add the chicken cubes and stir occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked on all sides.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes and green chili, stirring the mixture until the vegetables soften.
4. Add the chicken seasoning, black pepper, salt, cilantro, and tomato paste. Stir everything together until well combined.
5. In a round baking dish, place a piece of tortilla bread and spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese over it. Add a second layer of tortilla and spread the same amount of cream cheese, followed by a third layer. Then, spread the chicken mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese over the tortillas.
6. Cover the filling with another tortilla, spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese, and repeat with another tortilla layer, followed by a final tortilla on top.

Preparing the White Sauce:

1. In a bowl, mix the cooking cream, cream cheese, and canned cream using a hand whisk until well combined.
2. Pour the white sauce mixture over the top layer of tortilla, and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
3. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F), and once heated, place the casserole dish in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the ingredients are cooked through and the mozzarella cheese melts and turns golden.

Now, your Chicken Tortilla Casserole is ready to serve! Enjoy it with your family or guests, savoring its rich flavor. Bon appétit!