Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Name: Tortilla Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro leaves; 5 cups tortilla chips (3 ounces); 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
5 cups tortilla chips (3 ounces)
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
3
Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
4
Stir in garlic and cook about 30 seconds.
5
Add chicken broth and bring to simmer.
6
Add vegetables, chicken, and herbs: Stir beans, tomatoes, and chipotle into sauce and simmer about 2 minutes.
7
Stir in chicken, 3 tablespoons cilantro, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
8
Assemble Casserole: Spread 1 cup tortilla chips over bottom of 8-inch baking dish and top with 1 cup chicken mixture.
9
Spread 2 more cups tortilla chips into dish and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
10
Spread remaining chicken mixture into dish and top with remaining tortilla chips.
11
Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over top.
12
Bake: Bake until cheese is golden brown and casserole is bubbling, abut 10 minutes.
13
Sprinkle with remaining cilantro before serving.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, minced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Casserole 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.

Tortilla Casserole

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