Tastes Like Chicken! Recipes
(From Chicken Recipes Compiled Since 1992)

Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole

Category: Tex-Mex

Servings: 6 to 8 servings

Description: Chilaquiles is a word that refers to the ragged straws of a broken sombrero. This casserole is layered with tortilla strips, hence its name.

Ingredients:

• New Mexico Green Sauce
• 1/2 C oil
• 10 tortillas, cut into strips
• 2 C shredded cooked chicken
• 2 C shredded Chihuahua or mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Prepare New Mexico Green Sauce.
2. Reserve. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot.
3. Cook tortilla strips in oil until light golden brown, 30 to 60 seconds. Drain.
4. Layer half of the tortilla strips in bottom of greased 2-quart casserole.
5. Top with chicken, half of New Mexico Green Sauce (about 2/3 cup) and 1 cup cheese.
6. Gently press layers down into casserole. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, sauce and cheese.
7. Bake at 350F until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 30 minutes.