CHICKEN AND CHEDDAR TORTILLA BAKE

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You get two for the price of one in this combo enchilada/lasagna casserole. You get all the flavors of the Mexican staple, and all the ease of layering lasagna. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, drained
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), cut into 1-inch strips
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken, cumin and salt in 1 tablespoon oil until chicken is no longer pink., Combine the refried beans and tomatoes; spread 1 cup into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with 24 tortilla strips; layer with half of the corn, bean mixture, chicken and cheese. Repeat layers. , Using remaining tortilla strips, make a lattice crust over filling; brush with remaining oil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted., Serve immediately or, before baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Laiba Butt
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some taco seasoning to the chicken and that helped a lot. I also topped it with sour cream and salsa, which made it even better.


Mitsuri Kanroji
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken and cheddar, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors were well-balanced and the bake was very cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


Nishant Yadav
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken and cheddar tortilla bake. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever ingredients I have on hand. I've made it with different types of chicken, cheese, and tortillas. It's alwa


Ian ngichiri
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was delicious! The chicken was moist and tender, the cheddar cheese was melted and gooey, and the tortilla chips added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Chidera Chiyeze
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Jiga James
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken and cheddar are a classic combination and the tortilla chips add a nice crunch. I like to top it with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.


Aijaz Bhatti
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Arjina Aktar
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some taco seasoning to the chicken and that helped a lot. I also topped it with sour cream and salsa, which made it even better.


Celeste A Sanabria
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken and cheddar, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors were well-balanced and the bake was very cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


Melina Nguyen
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken and cheddar tortilla bake. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever ingredients I have on hand. I've made it with different types of chicken, cheese, and tortillas. It's alwa


Aderonke Odufuye
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was delicious! The chicken was moist and tender, the cheddar cheese was melted and gooey, and the tortilla chips added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


clarissa Venegas
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


tshego mokoena
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken and cheddar are a classic combination and the tortilla chips add a nice crunch. I like to top it with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.


Leroy Brown
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This chicken and cheddar tortilla bake was a hit with my family! The cheesy, flavorful filling and crispy tortilla chips were a perfect combination. The bake was easy to make and didn't require a lot of ingredients, which is always a plus. I'll defin