Just Made the Chicken Tortilla Casserole - Yum!

[cathyskitchen]

I was trying to find an easy recipe that we had all the ingredients for on hand, and I found the Chicken Tortilla Casserole on the Recipes page on CC under the "What's for dinner? - $2 and under" section. The only thing I didn't have was a poblano pepper, so I substituted a green pepper instead.

It turned out GREAT and was SO easy!! I did it in the microwave, so it was really quick, too, and didn't heat up an already-hot kitchen!! YAY!! I love this recipe!

I'm thinking of offering a collection of recipes this fall that fall into this category, and this one is DEFINITELY on my list!! I'm going to try the Lemony Moroccan Chicken Pitas tomorrow after I go grocery shopping, so I'll let you know how that one goes, too! :chef:

 

[laurichef]

I made the ribs in the DCB in the oven tonite. (Did not want to microwave since I had no idea when DH was coming home, and had 40 minutes to kill). I do not think I will make them any other way from now on. AMAZING!! Fall off the bone delicious! DH was so impressed.

The Chicken Tortilla Casserole is next on my list. Thanks for the review.

 

[cathyskitchen]

I agree, Lauri - the ribs taste MUCH better when cooked in the oven. I've tried them both ways, and definitely prefer the oven. Hope you enjoy the Chicken Tortilla Casserole - my DH had 3rds and my kids even liked it!!

 

[LeslieSGI]

We made it with ground beef last week and it was really good, too. (No chicken on hand.)​

 

[Stephaniecafe]

We had it with ground beef tonight as well, we had chicken, but DH won't touch the stuff. Long story. My DS officially moved this one to the top of his favorites list! He helped with everything and it was a blast! Great recipe! Thanks PC!
I used the chipotle rub instead of Southwest seasoning and loved it!

 

[pmpdRRT]

Yes, this is very good. I have made it at home twice and once at a show.

 

[IAmChefJ]

Can you make this in the DCB with the lid instead of parchament paper? I don't have a DDB.

 

[paigev71]

I haven't made this but wondering has anyone made it with breasts instead of thighs? I went to a Culinary institute class once that had said recipes call for thighs because breasts will dry out too much. I really don't care for dark meat though. Anyone have an opinion?

 

[cathyskitchen]

Can you make this in the DCB with the lid instead of parchament paper? I don't have a DDB.

I don't see why not! Go for it!

 

[cathyskitchen]

I haven't made this but wondering has anyone made it with breasts instead of thighs? I went to a Culinary institute class once that had said recipes call for thighs because breasts will dry out too much. I really don't care for dark meat though. Anyone have an opinion?

I forgot to mention that I used chicken breast, not chicken thighs - that's all we ever have on hand. It was delish!

 

[cathyskitchen]

We had it with ground beef tonight as well, we had chicken, but DH won't touch the stuff. Long story. My DS officially moved this one to the top of his favorites list! He helped with everything and it was a blast! Great recipe! Thanks PC!
I used the chipotle rub instead of Southwest seasoning and loved it!

Mmm - ground beef - good idea! I like the idea of trying it with the Chipotle Rub, too!! I'll have to try that next time!

 

[heat123]

I've tried it via microwave and oven and hands down like the oven version! I also tried it with breast vs. thigh and liked the thigh meat taste better! It just seemed really dry with the breast? So at shows I may do the micro speedy version but definitely in the oven while at home for dinner!

 

[chefsteph07]

I haven't made this but wondering has anyone made it with breasts instead of thighs? I went to a Culinary institute class once that had said recipes call for thighs because breasts will dry out too much. I really don't care for dark meat though. Anyone have an opinion?

I just checked this recipe out...in the cooks tips it says you can use chicken breasts and if you don't have poblano pepper it says you can sub one small onion. What can I use to sub the black beans? LOL

 

[pamperedval]

I don't have the DDB so I used the DCB with the lid and it worked just fine. I also used breasts and am glad to know that they recommend thighs so it won't dry out as much. I liked it, but it was a little dry - as long as you had the rest of the salsa and everything on it though it was fine.

I also completely left out the poblano or onion (didn't have either and figured the kids wouldn't eat either anyway) and it was okay because of everything in the salsa.

Definitely worth trying!