Hearty Tex-Mex Squash-Chicken Casserole

• YIELD: 6 to 8 servings
• COOK TIME: 35 MINUTES
• PREP TIME: 45 MINUTES
• COURSE: Casseroles, Main Dishes

Ingredients

• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 3 medium-size yellow squash, thinly sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey
• 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of celery soup, undiluted*
• 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream*
• 1 (8-ounce) jar picante sauce
• 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
• 1 (1.4-ounce) envelope fajita seasoning
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided*

Preparation

• Drain chopped spinach well, pressing between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• Sauté squash, bell pepper, and onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, chicken, next 6 ingredients, and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x9-inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, and bake 5 more minutes.
• *Reduced-sodium, reduced-fat cream of celery soup, light sour cream, and reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese may be substituted.