Mexican Chicken Casserole..no Soups! Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb boneless chicken , cut into strips
1 bell pepper, cubed
1/2 cup onion
1 (6 oz) can enchilada sauce
1/2 jalapeno , pepper (or 1 green chili i used dried )
salt
pepper
5 tbsp water
3 tbsp sour cream
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tbsp chili powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp butter ( i used light)
1 cup tomato, chopped ( omit or add as desired ,) (optional)
1 1/2 cups tortillas or 1 1/2 cups nacho chips
guacamole , if desired (optional)

Directions:

Boil chicken strips until done. About 20-30 minutes.
While it is cooking, chop the onion, pepper,jaapeno, and tomatoes and set aside.
When chicken is done, cool slightly and shred with a fork.
Add the onions and peppers with the shredded chicken into a skillet and add the butter, and water.Salt and pepper to taste, and saute for about 10 minutes.
Add enchilada sauce, chili powder and cayenne. Simmer 5 minutes.
If the mix isn't juicy enough you can add a little more water.
Stir in the sour cream and mix well.
In an 8x8 casserole dish, put some crushed tortillasor nachos in bottom. Add the chicken mix on top,and spread the diced tomatoes and put on the mix.
Mix cheeses and spread on top.
Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or til cheese is melted.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1040.1 Kcal (4355 kJ)
Calories from fat	630.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	70.07g	108%
Cholesterol	165.29mg	55%
Sodium	1321.98mg	55%
Potassium	563.63mg	12%
Total Carbs	56.69g	19%
Sugars	4.01g	16%
Dietary Fiber	5.03g	20%
Protein	45.48g	91%
Vitamin C	26.7mg	44%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	45%
Iron	10.3mg	57%
Calcium	954.6mg	95%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	301.98 Kcal (1264 kJ)
Calories from fat	183.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.34g	108%
Cholesterol	47.99mg	55%
Sodium	383.82mg	55%
Potassium	163.64mg	12%
Total Carbs	16.46g	19%
Sugars	1.17g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	20%
Protein	13.21g	91%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	44%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	45%
Iron	3mg	57%
Calcium	277.2mg	95%

* 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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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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