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When time is of the essence, as it so often is, it's the home-cooked meals that suffer. "Wouldn't a quick stop at the local fast food Tex-Mex place be quicker than making something at home?" goes the logic. Well, no longer! Fast Chicken Tortilla Casserole is speedy, scrumptious, and truly wholesome! Spicy chiles, savory chicken, and crunchy fried onions all come together with zesty seasonings to make a true Tex-Mex tribute that's just so tasty! Thanks to your microwave, Fast Chicken Tortilla Casserole is ready in just 10 minutes! That's so fast, even fast food can't keep up!
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Ingredients
- For the casserole:
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup crispy fried onions, divided
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- Optional toppings:
- cilantro leaves, to taste
- cotija cheese, to taste
- lime wedges, to taste
- tomatoes, to taste, chopped
- lettuce, to taste, chopped
Directions
Step 1 -In a large bowl, add the chicken, the sour cream, 1/2 of the cheddar cheese, 1/2 of the fried onions, the green chiles and their juices, the taco seasoning, and 3 tablespoons of the cilantro and stir well to combine.
Step 2 -Tear 1 of the tortillas into small pieces.
Step 3 -Add the tortilla pieces to the bowl and stir again until well-incorporated.
Step 4 -In a microwave-safe pie plate, add the remaining tortilla.
Step 5 -Spoon the casserole mixture into the pie plate, on top of the tortilla.
Step 6 -Microwave the pie plate for 5 minutes.
Step 7 -Top the casserole with the remaining fried onions and the remaining cheese.
Step 8 -Microwave until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
Step 9 -Serve with your favorite optional toppings.

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