Chicken Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 slices whole wheat bread
2 c. skinned, cooked and cubed chicken
1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
2/3 c. celery, finely chopped
4 oz. can diced green chilies (optional)
1/2 c. reduced fat mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 corn tortillas
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 3/4 c. 2% low-fat milk
1 c. low-fat cottage cheese
10 3/4 oz. can condensed cream of mushroom soup

Preparation

Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and place on the bottom of a 12 x 18-inch nonstick pan.
Combine the chicken, onion, celery, chilies, mayonnaise, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; spoon over bread cubes.
Tear the tortillas into bite size pieces and place on top of the chicken mixture.
Combine the eggs, milk, cottage cheese and soup; pour over the top.
Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to blend.