Chicken Chilaquiles

Get ready to savor a symphony of flavors with our Air Fryer Chicken Tortilla Casserole. This recipe effortlessly combines the richness of shredded chicken with a zesty tomato sauce, all tucked between layers of crispy tortilla slices. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking, you can enjoy a hearty, Tex-Mex-inspired dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner or a casual get-together. The air frying technique ensures a delightful crispiness, while the layers of flavors will transport your taste buds to a fiesta of taste sensations.

Servings: 3

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1, 8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• ½ of poblano pepper
• 1, 14½-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1, 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes
• Salt, to taste
• 10 corn tortillas, cut into diamond slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 red onions, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS:

Chicken Preparation:

1. 1. In a pan of water, add the chicken breast and bay leaves. Cook for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
   2. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a bowl and allow it to cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks.

Sauce Creation:

1. 1. In a food processor, combine the chopped onion, garlic, poblano pepper, diced tomatoes, and Rotel tomatoes. Pulse until smooth.
   2. Transfer the sauce into a skillet and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and remove from heat.

Air Frying Tortilla Slices:

1. 1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease the Air Fryer basket.
   2. In a bowl, toss the tortilla slices with olive oil and salt to coat evenly.
   3. Arrange the tortilla slices in the prepared Air Fryer basket in two batches in a single layer. Air Fry for about 10 minutes until they are crispy and golden.
   4. Transfer the air-fried tortilla slices into a serving bowl.

Layering the Casserole:

1. 1. Pour the prepared sauce over the tortilla slices in the serving bowl. Add crumbled feta cheese and sour cream, and mix well.
   2. Top the mixture with the shredded chicken and sliced red onions.

Serving:

• 1. Present the Air Fryer Chicken Tortilla Casserole in all its flavorful glory, ready to be savored and shared.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

• Efficient Chicken Cooking: Poaching the chicken with bay leaves infuses it with subtle aromatics and keeps it tender. Be sure not to overcook it to maintain its juiciness.
• Perfectly Shredded Chicken: To achieve uniform shredded chicken, use two forks to pull the cooked chicken apart.
• Texture-Rich Sauce: Blending the onion, garlic, poblano pepper, and both cans of tomatoes creates a velvety-smooth sauce that marries harmoniously with the layers of the casserole.
• Tortilla Slices Crispiness: Coat the tortilla slices with olive oil and salt before air frying to achieve a golden and crunchy texture.
• Layering Magic: Alternate layers of tortilla slices, sauce, cheese, and shredded chicken to create a satisfying texture and flavor balance.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Calories: 375
• Carbohydrate: 42.8g
• Protein: 25.9g
• Fat: 12.7g
• Sugar: 7g
• Sodium: 536mg

Delight in the layers of taste, texture, and convenience that our Air Fryer Chicken Tortilla Casserole brings to your table. This dish is a perfect harmony of crispy tortilla slices, succulent shredded chicken, and a zesty tomato sauce that’s sure to satisfy your cravings for comfort food with a twist. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or seeking a wholesome dinner option, this casserole is bound to be a crowd-pleaser.