CHICKEN CASSEROLE FOR DIABETICS RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• FOR CHICKEN FILLING:.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the water, onion, bouillon granules, garlic, and black pepper.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer about 3 minutes or until onion is tender, Do Not Drain.
• In a small bowl, combine sour cream, nonfat dry milk powder, and flour; add to onion mixture.
• Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• Remove from heat; stir in chicken.
• Set filling aside.
• TO COMPLETE CASSEROLE:.
• In another small bowl, combine tomato sauce, chile peppers, and snipped cilantro, set aside.
• Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Arrange tortilla strips in the baking dish.
• Top with chicken filling.
• Top with beans.
• Top with tomato sauce mixture.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• If desired, garnish with cilantro leaves.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
• Makes 6 (1-cup) servings.
• *Test Kitchen Tip: Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine chicken, garlic and chili powder. Add to skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, stirring frequently. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
• Add oil to hot skillet. Add onion and pepper; cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach.
• Coat a 2-qt. baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 1/2 cup salsa in bottom of dish. Top with half the tortilla pieces, half of chicken mixture, and half of vegetable mixture. Pour half of remaining salsa over vegetables and top with half the cheese. Repeat layers once, except cheese.
• Bake, covered, for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, chopped avocado, and fresh cilantro.