New Recipe - Jody’s Awesome Super Mexican Chicken Casserole

Jody’s Awesome Super Mexican Chicken Casserole

This is something that I dreamt up and put together which came out pretty damn good. It does take a while to prepare are there are multiple recipes involved but the patience is totally worth it. I got the idea from an episode of Drive In's, Diners and Dives from the Food Network (best channel ever!) and they did a chicken recipe that I didn't quite catch but came up with this. I did test it out on unsuspecting Mainlanders and fellow Newfs and went over great. Enjoy!!!

Total Ingredients:

Mexican Rice – recipe attached

1.5 Cups of Medium Salsa (we use organic from Costco)

3-4 Cups of shredded cheese (we use organic medium cheddar, of course)

1 package of 8 medium sized Tortilla wraps (we use Ancient Grain ones)

2 Chicken Breasts shredded with Frank’s Hot Sauce Cooked throughout, attached.

2 Cups of Spinach (to add some healthy to it)

As a side, homemade guacamole and salsa, for which I can add those recipes another time if interested. :) 

 

To do FIRST:

Mexican Rice

Ingredients:

·         ½ Tsp of vegetable oil (we use Avocado oil)

·         ½ Cup of chopped onion

·         2 Cloves of garlic, minced

·         1 Tsp of ground ancho chili pepper (can’t find it so I use adobe peppers instead)

·         ¼ Tsp of salt

·         1 Cup of long grain rice (I use a wild blend)

·         1 14.5 ounce can of salt reduced chicken broth

·         ¾ Cup of Medium Salsa

·         ¼ Cup of Water

Description:

·         In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.

·         Add onion, garlic, adobe pepper and salt, cook for 2 minutes.

·         Stir in rice, cook and stir for 1 minute.

·         Add broth, salsa and the water.

·         Bring to boiling and reduce heat to simmer.

·         NOTE: you may need to cook rice longer, all depends on what you choose to use.

·         Remove saucepan from heat, remove lid. Cover saucepan with clean kitchen towel and replace lid.

·         Let stand for 5 minutes to let the towel absorb any excess moisture. Remove towel and lid. Fluff with fork.

Shredded Frank’s Chicken Breasts

Ingredients:

2 Chicken Breasts, boiled

1 Cup (or more) Frank’s Hot Sauce

Description:

·         Boil chicken breasts

·         Shred chicken breasts with fork and place in frying pan

·         Add a cup or more of Frank’s depending on how hot you want it and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

·         You’re done and you’re welcome. So simple to do and it works on so many levels for different food options, sandwiches, wraps, etc.

Assembly of dish:

In a 13” x 19” casserole dish

·         Cover bottom of dish with salsa first and then layer of spinach.

·         Use tortilla’s to cover over the mixture, takes 2 full ones and a cut up part of a 3^rd.

·         Add shredded Frank’s chicken breasts. Put shredded cheese on top of chicken.

·         Layer of tortilla’s

·         Add layer of Mexican Rice and add more shredded cheese on top of that.

·         Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes covered with tin foil, then remove tin foil and cook for another 15 or so until cheese gets all goey goodness.

·         Let sit for 5 minutes and serve with guacamole and salsa.

Note: This is a concoction that I came up with so feel free if the dish is deep enough to add a layer or two of maybe refried beans or something Spanish to set it off a bit more.