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Easy Tortilla Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 small onion, chopped coarse
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 canned chipotle chiles
2 T. vegetable oil
2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken
3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper
15- 5-inch corn tostadas or 8 c. corn tortilla chips, broken into 2" pieces.
1 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 c. sour cream for serving

Directions:
Directions:
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease 2-qt. casserole dish. Puree tomatoes, onion, garlic and chiles in blender until smooth, about 1 minute.

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Add tomato sauce, bring to simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes. Add chicken, broth, and cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Place half of chips in prepared dish; top with half of sauce and chicken mixture and half of cheese. Repeat with second layer. Using fingers, expose several chips on top layer so they can crisp in oven. bake until bubbly and cheese begins to brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes and 15 minutes cook time
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Found this recipe on Cooking.com. I would also serve with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and guacamole.

Hint: You can find crisp tostado shells with Mexican ingredients in supermarket or you may use tortilla chips or even Scoops.

 

 

 

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