Chipotle-Chicken Casserole

Spicy seasoned chicken and hash brown potatoes create this easy casserole recipe.


Chipotle-Chicken Casserole


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 43 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Nonstick cooking sprayOn Sale
  • 2  cups  frozen or fresh whole kernel cornOn Sale
  • 3  cups  frozen diced hash brown potatoesOn Sale
  • 1  14-1/2-ounce can  diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oreganoOn Sale
  • 2    chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, choppedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  chili powderOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground cuminOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano, crushedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  olive oilOn Sale
  • 4    skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 pound)On Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  chili powderOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground cuminOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese (3 ounces)On Sale

Directions
1.
Coat a 2-quart round casserole with nonstick spray; set aside. Coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook about 5 minutes or until corn begins to lightly brown. Add potatoes; cook and stir 5 to 8 minutes longer or until potatoes begin to brown. Stir in tomatoes, chipotle peppers, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and the oregano. Remove from heat; transfer mixture to the prepared casserole.
2.
Wipe skillet clean. Add oil to skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Brown chicken in hot oil, turning once to brown both sides (about 3 minutes on each side). Place chicken on top of potato mixture in casserole.
3.
Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly and chicken is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 4 servings.

To Tote
Prepare casserole as above just before leaving home. Cover tightly with foil; wrap in several layers of newspaper or a heavy towel. Place casserole in an insulated container. Do not hold for longer than 2 hours.

Nutrition information
Calories 460, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 939 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 27%, Vitamin C 53%, Calcium 18%, Iron 24%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Starch 3, Lean Meat 4, Fat 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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