Stacked Mexican Bake Recipe

Name: Stacked Mexican Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (4 ounce) canchopped chilies; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 4 flour tortillas; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (sometimes I use the pre-shredded Mexican blend)

Servings: persons

½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) canchopped chilies
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
4 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (sometimes I use the pre-shredded Mexican blend)

1
In a saucepan, saute onions and garlic in oil until onions are tender.
2
Stir in stewed tomatoes, chicken, tomato sauce, chilies, chili powder, ground cumin, pepper and salt.
3
Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
4
In a prepared 2 quart casserole, layer 1 tortilla, 1 cup chicken mixture, and 1/2 cup cheese.
5
Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
6
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until bubbly and browned.

850

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Stacked Mexican Bake falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stacked Mexican Bake

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