Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 6-8 whole mushrooms
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup roasted green chili's (mild, medium or hot depending on your preference)
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 lb chicken, diced
- 1 cup Mexican style shredded cheese
- 4 hard taco shells (or 8 corn tortillas)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 8x8 pan with nonstick spray.
- In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onions and zucchini. Cook for 3-4 minutes and then add the mushrooms and salt. Cook until all vegetables are softened, appx 20 minutes.
- Add the diced chicken.
- While the chicken is cooking, in a blender, puree canned tomatoes, green chili's, chipotle pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the chicken and vegetable mix to the sauce and mix thoroughly.
- Put 1/2 of the mixture into the baking pan. Break 2 of the hard shells into smaller pieces and spread on the mixture. Add 1/2 cup of cheese. Pour the remaining chicken and vegetable mixture into the pan and add the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and break the remaining 2 hard taco shells and add to the top.
- Serve with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes. You could add sour cream as well if you prefer!