Chilaquiles (Chicken and Tortilla Casserole)

Adapted from parade.com

Provided by the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet

RECIPE TYPE:  Breakfast, Main Dish

SERVES:  4-6

PREP TIME:     10 minutes

TOTAL TIME:  30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 to 4 cups tortilla chips, broken
  • 1 ½ cups cooked, chopped chicken
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese
  • 2/3 cup frozen (or canned, drained) corn kernels
  • 1 small tomato, diced (or 1/2 cup diced canned tomatoes)
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (16-oz.) green or red enchilada sauce
  • 4 eggs, beaten

 DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Wash hands.  In a 8×8-inch casserole dish, layer tortilla chips with chicken, onion, tomato, corn and 1/2 of the cheese; top with more chips, and save remaining cheese for the top.
  2. Mix enchilada sauce with eggs, pour sauce slowly over the chips, and press into spaces. Top with remaining cheese.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese melts. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.  Serve with toppings of sour cream, salsa, and guacamole if desired.

Note: This is often a breakfast dish, but also a main dish if desired.  Chicken can be replaced with chorizo, bacon, or beans for a vegetarian alternative.

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