Texan Ranch Chicken Casserole

Name: Texan Ranch Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
Ingredients: 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 12 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1-inch strips; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

Every time I serve this creamy chicken ranch casserole, it gets rave reviews. The recipe was passed down to me and is so good! It's really easy to make, freezes well and has just a touch of heat. If your family likes more, add some jalapenos! —Kendra Doss, Smithville, Missouri

Ingredients

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 tablespoon chili powder
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1-inch strips
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

1. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion, celery and peppers in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chicken, soups, tomatoes and chili powder.
2. Line the bottom of a 3-qt. baking dish with half of the tortilla strips; top with half of the chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 329 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 719mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.