Freezable Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup semi-condensed cream of mushroom soup, such as Amy's
1 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
2 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
Garlic salt, to taste
1 12 ounce package corn tortillas, sliced into 1-inch strips
3 cups chicken breast meat, shredded
10 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

Make cleanup a breeze by using disposable tin containers rather than glass or enameled cast iron. If you plan on freezing the casserole, there is no need to bake it. Simply wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, date it, and be sure to eat it within 3 months. When you are ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap, and complete step four of the directions.

1. Set oven to 350ºF. Combine chicken broth, mushroom soup, and tomatoes with green chiles in a large liquid measuring cup.
2. In a sauté pan, heat one tablespoon oil over high heat. Add chopped onion, and sauté for 5-10 minutes without stirring, until brown on one side. Stir once, and allow to sauté another 5-10 minutes until brown on the other side. Add bell pepper and chili powder, and cook another 5 minutes, until bell pepper is wilted. Sprinkle garlic salt or regular salt to taste.
3. In a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish, grease the bottom and sides with remaining oil. Cover the bottom with a third of the tortilla strips. Spread half of the sautéed vegetables and shredded chicken over the tortilla strips. Pour a third of the soup mixture over the casserole, then sprinkle a third of the cheese on top. Create a second layer of tortilla strips, and add the same fillings. Top the casserole with a third layer of tortilla strips, and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
4. Cover the casserole dish with foil, and bake for 30-45 minutes. Uncover the casserole, and set the oven to broil. Broil the top of the casserole until cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, about five minutes.

Serves 4.

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