Tortilla Chip Casserole

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Less-heavy but full-flavor versions of popular chicken comfort dishes.

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  • 6
  • Average
  • 30 mins
  • 25 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup organic canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
  • 4 ounces baked tortilla chips, crushed
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper, chopped
  • 8 ounces lower-sodium green chile enchilada sauce (such as Frontera)
  • 2.5 ounces shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend (about 2/3 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 6 minutes. Add garlic and flour; cook 2 minutes. ­Gradually add milk and stock, stirring constantly; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and cream cheese.

Step 3

Spread 1/2 cup milk mixture over bottom of a broiler-safe 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Layer beans, 1 1/2 cups chicken, and 2 ounces chips. Top with 1/2 cup milk mixture. Layer 1 1/2 cups chicken, bell pepper, and 2 ounces chips; top with 1 cup milk mixture and enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.

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