Chicken Tortilla Casserole Also Known As Racetrack Casserole Recipes

CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, chiles, broth, soups and onion; set aside. Layer half of the tortillas in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cutting to fit pan if desired. Top with half of the chicken mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, serve with sour cream and green onions.

CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE, ALSO KNOWN AS RACETRACK CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with 1-inch of water. Add to the pot the cilantro, jalapeño, salt and peppercorns. Bring the pot to a boil and then turn the heat down to low. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. Remove the chicken with tongs from the water and when cool enough to handle, remove the skin and shred the chicken. Toss the chicken with 1/4 cup of the cooking broth (reserving the rest of the broth for another use), then taste and add salt if needed.
• Alternatively, if you want to skip making the chicken you can shred an already cooked 3-pound chicken and toss with 1/4 cup of chicken broth.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
• In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil on medium-low heat. Add the onions, bell pepper and jalapeños and while occasionally stirring cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 more seconds. Add to the skillet the shredded chicken with broth, tomatoes, cilantro, chili powder, cumin and thyme, and stir until well combined. Turn off the heat, taste and adjust seasonings. Add salt to taste.
• To assemble the casserole, line half of the tortillas along the bottom of the baking dish. Evenly spread on top half of the chicken mixture, half of the Monterey Jack and half of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat the layering with the tortillas and chicken, then topping with the rest of the cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes or until brown and bubbling. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Tear tortillas (1 or 2 at a time) into small, bite-sized pieces and lightly fry them in a small amount of oil.
• Cook until light brown and slightly crispy (If they aren't cooked enough you will end up with a mushy end product).
• Set aside to dry on some paper towels.
• Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook in small amount of oil along with the onion, sprinkle the seasoning mix over as they cook.
• Set aside.
• In a 13x9 baking dish layer tortillas, then chicken, then salsa, finishing with a layer of tortillas.
• Pour chicken broth over entire casserole.
• Finish with a layer of shredded cheese.
• Cover with tin foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

TORTILLA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Lightly grease 8'x11 1/2' casserole dish
• Spray a non stick skillet with vegetable oil and brown the chicken along with the garlic & onions.
• Remove from skillet.
• Add corn, red pepper, jalapenos and warm through.
• Add Tomato sauce, cumin, cilantro, hot sauce, all spice, salt & pepper, bring to a simmer.
• Add tomatoe & return the chicken to the skillet, stir, bring to a simmer.
• Line the greased pie plate with 3 tortillas.
• Pour in half the chicken mixture & top with half the cheese.
• Cover with 3 more tortillas.
• Pour in the remaining sauce, top with 3 more tortillas.
• Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
• Bake in 350F oven for apprx 25 minutes or until the casserole is heated through the cheese has melted and is nicely browned.
• Let it rest 5 minutes, Slice & serve.

CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown chicken, set aside.
• Saute onions in butter until transparent.
• Mix soup, milk and spices.
• Starting with flour tortillas, layer ingredients (tortillas, soup mixture, chicken, onions, chilies, then cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese) in a round 2 qt size casserole dish -- I have tried it in a square pan and it does not come out as well.
• Bake at 350 oven for 45 minutes.
• Serve with salsa and sour cream.