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Mexi Chicken or Turkey-Spinach Jalapeno Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Mexi Chicken or Turkey-Spinach Jalapeno Tortilla Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed (hand-squeeze out any moisture)
3 -4 tbsp butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 tbsp fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
3 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 tsp dried chili pepper flakes ( add in for more heat!) (optional)
1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3 -4 tsp cumin (or to taste)
salt and pepper
1 (12 oz) package nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, divided
6 cups cooked chicken, chopped and divided
2 -4 cups shredded four-cheese mexican blend cheese , diided (or to taste)

Directions:

Set oven to 375 degrees.
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
In a skillet melt butter over medium heat; add in chopped yellow onion, green onion, red bell pepper, garlic, jalapeno and chili flakes (if using) saute for about 5-6 minutes or until tender.
Add in the spinach, undiluted cream chicken soup, sour cream and cumin; mix to combine, then season with salt and pepper; bring to just a simmer then remove from heat (the chicken soup mixture must be hot).
Sprinkle HALF of the tortilla chips into the bottom of the baking dish.
Then sprinkle HALF EACH cooked chopped chicken, HOT chicken soup/spinach mixture, then half of the shredded cheese (use as much cheese as desired).
Repeat the layers ending up with the spinach mixture on top.
Bake for about 15 minutes uncovered.
Remove from oven then sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese; return to oven and continue to bake for another 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Sprinkle the top with more chopped green onions before serving if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	746.52 Kcal (3126 kJ)
Calories from fat	486.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	54.09g	83%
Cholesterol	129.84mg	43%
Sodium	1290.33mg	54%
Potassium	607.74mg	13%
Total Carbs	30.55g	10%
Sugars	2.35g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.19g	5%
Protein	37.82g	76%
Vitamin C	22.1mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	9.3mg	52%
Calcium	342.5mg	34%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	262.16 Kcal (1098 kJ)
Calories from fat	170.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19g	83%
Cholesterol	45.6mg	43%
Sodium	453.13mg	54%
Potassium	213.42mg	13%
Total Carbs	10.73g	10%
Sugars	0.83g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	5%
Protein	13.28g	76%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	3.3mg	52%
Calcium	120.3mg	34%

* 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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