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Chicken Enchilada Bake #2

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Category: Dinner Party, Healthy Recipes, Main Dish, Chicken

 Ingredients List

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white and light green parts only)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped (optional)
  • 6 flour tortillas (soft taco size), cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups shredded chicken (recommendation: pull meat from a Rotisserie chicken)
  • 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 10-oz. can enchilada sauce
  • Juice from half of a lime
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

 Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add green onions, cilantro and jalapeños (if using). Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft and fragrant.
2. Add the green mixture to a large bowl, along with tortilla pieces, chicken, tomatoes, 1 cup of the cheese, enchilada sauce, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and top with the remainder of the cheese.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until heated through. Top with sour cream, avocados, crushed tortilla chips or extra enchilada sauce, if desired.

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