Spicy Chile Casserole Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Spicy Chile Casserole Recipe). This is a good substitute for chicken enchiladas, and is somewhat spicy.

Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Spicy Chile Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup chopped onion

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup chicken broth

1 ½ cups milk

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

1 ½ cups cubed

cooked chicken meat

10 (6 inch) corn tortillas

cut into strips

1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese

shredded

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a medium sauce pan cook onion in oil over medium heat until soft. Stir in flour. Add broth and milk; cook stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in chilies and tomatoes.

Step 2

Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Place 1 cup sauce in bottom of pan. Layer half the chicken half the tortilla strips and 1 1/4 cups sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Top casserole with shredded cheese.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Chile Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 304

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.3g 37%

Carbohydrates: 23.1g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 3.9g

Fat: 15.7g 24%

Saturated Fat: 7.4g 37%

Cholesterol: 52.7mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 612.1IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.3mg 56%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 13.3mg 22%

Folate: 23.5mcg 6%

Calcium: 298.2mg 30%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 50.8mg 18%

Potassium: 314.4mg 9%

Sodium: 526.1mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 141.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.