# Chicken tortilla casserole (from Food Network)

Video: [How to Make Ree's Chicken Tortilla Casserole | The Pioneer Woman | Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LV5pQ4CVk) by [Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/@FoodNetwork).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$6.44 per serving, ~$19.31 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$14.56* per serving (69%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- drizzle of olive oil olive oil
- 1 diced onion onion
- several minced garlic cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tsp chili powder (plus more for chicken) chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika (plus more for chicken) paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin (plus more for chicken) ground cumin
- diced fresh tomatoes tomatoes
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- splash of water water
- canned pinto beans and kidney beans, drained and rinsed pinto beans and kidney beans
- 1 jar salsa verde salsa verde
- 12 corn tortillas corn tortillas
- cooked long-grain white rice cooked white rice
- corn kernels corn kernels
- red enchilada sauce enchilada sauce
- shredded cheddar and jack cheese shredded cheese
- sour cream for serving sour cream
- fresh cilantro sprig for garnish cilantro

## Steps

1. [0:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LV5pQ4CVk&t=12s) Sauté diced onions in a skillet with olive oil until softened.
2. [0:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LV5pQ4CVk&t=36s) Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, and ground cumin until evenly distributed.
3. [1:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LV5pQ4CVk&t=102s) Add chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until soft, then transfer the mixture into a bowl.
4. [2:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LV5pQ4CVk&t=128s) Add olive oil to the hot skillet, then add the diced chicken breast pieces.
5. [2:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LV5pQ4CVk&t=147s) Season the chicken with chili powder, paprika, and cumin, and cook until browned.
6. [3:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LV5pQ4CVk&t=200s) Pour in a small splash of water to loosen pan drippings and let it simmer into a light sauce.
7. [3:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LV5pQ4CVk&t=211s) Stir in the rinsed pinto and kidney beans with the chicken, then take the pan off the heat.
8. [3:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LV5pQ4CVk&t=222s) Pour half a jar of salsa verde into the bottom of a casserole dish.
9. [3:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LV5pQ4CVk&t=228s) Place an overlapping layer of six corn tortillas over the salsa verde.
10. [3:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LV5pQ4CVk&t=235s) Layer cooked white rice, the cooked tomato mixture, and corn kernels over the tortillas.
11. [5:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0LV5pQ4CVk&t=318s) Add the chicken and bean mixture over the vegetables in an even layer.
12. Pour a layer of red enchilada sauce and drizzle the remaining salsa verde across the filling, then top with half of the shredded cheese.
13. Cover with six more corn tortillas, pour another layer of enchilada sauce over top, and finish with the remaining shredded cheese.
14. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
15. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until bubbling and melted, then let rest before serving with sour cream and cilantro.

## Equipment

- cast-iron skillet
- wooden spoon
- baking dish
- aluminum foil
- colander

## What the video didn't say

- Exact number of servings not stated.
- Exact total preparation and cooking time not stated.
- Exact weights or volumes of diced chicken, rice, beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and cheese not stated.

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