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Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Create this mouthwatering favorite with the extra chicken you saved from Southwestern-Style Roasted Chicken (page 128). Serve with pinto beans and slaw.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6, 1 1/2 cups per serving

Ingredients

Cooking Spray

Sauce

1 1/4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces cooked skinless chicken breast from Southwestern-Style Roasted Chicken, chopped (about 3 cups)
4 ounces fat-free brick cream cheese
1/2 cup salsa (lowest sodium available)
12 6-inch corn tortillas, halved
3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

    Step 2

    In a small saucepan, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and bubbly, whisking constantly.

    Step 3

    In a medium nonstick skillet, combine the chicken, cream cheese, and salsa. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the mixture is warmed through and the cream cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, on a baking sheet, put the tortillas in a single layer.

    Step 5

    Bake the tortillas for 5 minutes, or until slightly crisp on the edges and somewhat soft in the center.

    Step 6

    Pour 1/2 cup sauce into the baking dish. Spread to cover the bottom. Top with half the tortillas. Spread the chicken mixture over the sauce. Top with the remaining tortillas. Pour the remaining sauce over the tortillas.

    Step 7

    Bake, covered, for 10 minutes, or until warmed through.

    Step 8

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and lime juice. After 10 minutes, spread the mixture over the casserole. Bake, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the topping is slightly warm. Sprinkle with the chili powder.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 9

    (Per Serving)

    Step 10

    Calories: 216

    Step 11

    Total Fat: 2.0g

    Step 12

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 13

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 14

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 15

    Monounsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 16

    Cholesterol: 52mg

    Step 17

    Sodium: 372mg

    Step 18

    Carbohydrates: 23g

    Step 19

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 20

    Sugars: 4g

    Step 21

    Protein: 24g

    Step 22

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 23

    1 1/2 Starch

    Step 24

    3 Very Lean Meat

American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals

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