Sunday Supper...Mexican Casserole...

We're working on a couple of porch projects right now...so always looking for inspiration...saw this on Houzz.com today...isn't this lovely?

We've had almost Fall like weather in Little Rock this weekend...so nice... Summer is winding down and we are tiring of grilled meats, fish and vegetables...sometimes we just love a good old casserole...and I am always game for anything Mexican...

This chicken recipe from Cooking Light is full of flavor and not too hard on the waistline either...

Mexican Chicken Casserole...

1 cup fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth

2 (4.5-ounce) cans chopped green chiles, divided

1 3/4 pounds skinned, boned chicken breasts

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup evaporated skim milk

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1/4 cup (2 ounces) tub-style light cream cheese

1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce

12 (6-inch) corn tortillas

Cooking spray

1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese

1 ounce tortilla chips, crushed (about 6 chips)

Preparation

Combine broth and 1 can of chiles in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Add chicken; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is done, turning chicken once. Remove chicken from cooking liquid, reserving cooking liquid; cool chicken. Shred meat with two forks, and set aside. Preheat oven to 350°.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 can of chiles and onion; sauté 3 minutes or until soft. Add reserved cooking liquid, milk, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and enchilada sauce; stir well. Stir in shredded chicken; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Place 4 tortillas in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Spoon 2 cups chicken mixture over tortillas. Repeat layers twice, ending with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and chips. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Comments

[The Enchanted Home]

YUM!!!!! Actually brings back memories of a dish my mom used to make, have to try it. Those outdoor settings are DREAMY, especially the last one. Who needs the inside of a house when you have an outside that looks like THAT!!!!!!

[Acquired Objects]

I haven't had good Mexican food in ten years, hard to find in the country so I will definitely try this recipe. I just bought a slow coooker yesterday so I'm fixing something in that, need to play with my new toy!

Enjoy your Sunday Mona!
XX
Debra~

[Loi Thai]

Yummy! I love Mexican, and this recipe is pretty healthy and full of protein. I like the recipes from Cooking Light. Thanks for posting. Happy Sunday :)
Loi

[Marsha @ Splenderosa]

Mona, Mona, Mona...those gorgeous outside spaces are wonderful...and perfect for your Mexican dinner !
See you guys in September for the BIO post, due up on the day after Labor Day. Hope you got the message about the theme?
xx's
Marsha

[Mona Thompson]

You won't believe it Marsha...but I finished my post today...

[Kris]

Sigh...I love Mexican food and this recipe sounds divine and easy to make. Now I'm hungry... HAH :)

[Debby]

Loving that first image - it's GORGEOUS!!!! Your recipes are always to die for! xoxo

[Thoughts on Design]

Garden fresh tomato sauces and eggplant based dishes are regulars here at the WKD Ranch this time of year. Sally and I love this time of year. A little bitter sweet, as this year, we do not have Chipper slowly poking thru the tomato patch. He so loved a good fresh tomato...

CHeers,
John

[Robin]

Beautiful outdoor rooms! The casserole looks and sounds wonderful, will be trying. You always have the best recipes - and make me so hungry! :) Have a great day! Robin

[Renae]

Oh that looks so yummy Mona. I am so happy summer is winding down, just love fall and cannot wait!

[Barbara@HausDesign]

We had a gorgeous spot for dinner and that sounds like a yummy meal. We had a dinner party out on the deck Saturday night and I made way too much (as usual) so we are working our way through it all...maybe I'll reinvent some of the leftovers using this recipe! :)

[taylor greenwalt]

Hi Mona, spent the day along the coast in Montecito. Dinner will be an easy one. Grilled chicken with an pesto, chi-mi ch-era sauce on it.

[Claudine Barena]

Can't wait to make some of that Mexican recipe, looks so healthy and yummy! My little boys will surely love this.

[Teresa @ Splendid Sass]

This looks fabulous,Mona! I love Mexican food, so I will have to try this.
beautiful rooms.
Teresa
xoxo

[Gabriela Whidby]

Do you know the name of the tree in the last picture? If possible could you e-mail the name to me please. It is lovely.