Mexican Chicken Bake
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson
Serves 6 peopleCategories: casserole- one dish meal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 12/ cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles
- 1 (1 1/4 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided use
- 2 cups mild chunky salsa
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 × 123 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium. Add onion and cook 4 minutes or until softened. Remove from heat; stir in chicken, chiles and seasoning mix. Set aside. Layer half the tortillas in baking dish. top with chicken mixture, beans and 1 cup cheese. Layer with remaining tortillas. Top with salsa and remaining cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.