Healthier Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup diced tomato
1 tbsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 (4 1/2 oz) can diced green chilies
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 medium whole wheat tortillas , about 8- inches in diameter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
Heat a large sauté pan with oil, add chicken and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes over medium high heat until chicken is golden brown.
Add onion, bell pepper, tomato and spices and cook until vegetables are tender. Add chicken stock and chiles. Cook until stock is almost gone.
Lightly coat an 8 x 8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place 1 tortilla in bottom of pan. Spread 1/2 of chicken mixture over tortilla. Top with 1/2 of cheese. Then top with remaining tortilla, chicken mixture and cheese.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Cut into 4-6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	194.87 Kcal (816 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.03g	15%
Cholesterol	64.37mg	21%
Sodium	389.36mg	16%
Potassium	431.15mg	9%
Total Carbs	5.97g	2%
Sugars	2.97g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.38g	6%
Protein	21.44g	43%
Vitamin C	47.9mg	80%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	27%
Iron	14.4mg	80%
Calcium	162.2mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	88.38 Kcal (370 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.55g	15%
Cholesterol	29.19mg	21%
Sodium	176.59mg	16%
Potassium	195.54mg	9%
Total Carbs	2.71g	2%
Sugars	1.35g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	6%
Protein	9.73g	43%
Vitamin C	21.7mg	80%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	27%
Iron	6.6mg	80%
Calcium	73.6mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
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