Dinner: Santa Fe Chicken Casserole

Layers of tortillas, melty cheese and chicken combine with Santa Fe-inspired PHILADELPHIA Cooking Creme, sending your taste buds on a quick trip down Route 66.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast

Health benefits of Santa Fe Chicken Casserole

Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when discussing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) management.

For individuals grappling with PCOS, the internal hormonal turbulence can be overwhelming, often leading to a spike in testosterone and androgen levels. This is where vitamin B6 comes into the spotlight. Acting as a balancer, vitamin B6 diligently works behind the scenes to keep these hormones in check, ensuring they don't surge beyond desirable levels. It is this equilibrium that becomes paramount for those earnestly looking to curtail the excessive flow of testosterone and androgen. In the broader spectrum of PCOS management, incorporating foods rich in vitamin B6, like chicken breast, can be a strategic move, providing both nutritional sustenance and hormonal balance.

Ingredients

3 c. shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 can black beans
1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 green onions
1 tub PHILADELPHIA Santa Fe Blend Cooking Creme
3 6-inch flour tortillas
3/4 c. KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add 3/4 cup cooking creme; mix lightly.
Spoon 1/3 of the chicken mixture into 9-inch pie plate; top with 1 tortilla, half the remaining chicken mixture and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Cover with second tortilla, remaining chicken mixture, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, and remaining tortilla. Top with remaining cooking creme and shredded cheese; cover.
Bake 20 minutes, or until heated through; uncover. Bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Nutrition Information per Serving: 20%DV vitamin A, 8%DV vitamin C, 20%DV calcium, 15%DV iron.

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