CHICKEN MEXICALA

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A layered casserole of corn tortillas, a creamy chicken and green chile pepper mixture, and Cheddar cheese. Great served with a tossed green salad, if desired.

Provided by SAMME

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, saute onion and green chile peppers until tender. Stir in chicken, then milk and soup. Heat through, mix well and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small skillet, saute tortillas a few at a time until soft. Cut tortillas into quarters, then line a 9x13 inch baking dish with 1/2 of the tortillas. Spread 1/2 of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then layer with remaining tortillas and remaining chicken mixture. Finally, sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 81.5 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 758.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Marleen
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I didn't like the combination of spices.


Helal Amiri
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The cilantro was a bit too overpowering.


Eunice Nyaga
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The sauce was a bit too creamy for my taste.


Kutlwano Khatle
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The chicken was a bit dry.


Ezra
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Arslan Ch
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I will definitely be making this again!


Nikhil Thapa
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I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Lakshan Jeewantha
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The cilantro added a nice fresh flavor.


DaVontae S
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I loved the combination of spices.


Nah Dude
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The sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Arfat Islam
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The chicken was tender and juicy.


alisha keshwani
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This was a hit with my family!


Muhammad Qasam
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I'll definitely be making this again!


Lukshani Likshani726
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Great recipe!


Kiyomi Truby
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Delicious!


Dillon Deers
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I loved the combination of spices, and the cilantro added a nice fresh flavor. I served it over rice and it was a hi


Maya Muller
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices, and the cilantro added a nice fresh flavor. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and


faisi Choudhury
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This was a great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making


M Purchas
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and tangy. I love the combination of spices, and the cilantro adds a nice fresh flavor. It's a great dish to serve for a p


Omar Gomez
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So easy to make and so delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. Definitely a keepe