Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 -2 clove garlic, minced
  • 14 cup flour
  • 2 12 cups diced green chili peppers (fresh roasted or frozen)
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 14 cup water
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated fine

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Saute the onion and garlic in oil.
  • Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the chile, chicken broth, and shredded chicken; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Mix the cornstarch and about 1/4 cup cold water until smooth.
  • Add to chile/chicken mixture and cook 2 more minutes.
  • While preparing the chile/chicken mixture, cut tortillas into strips.
  • Place the tortilla strips on a cookie sheet, place in preheated oven until warm.
  • Spray an 8 x 11 inch glass baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place one cup of chile/chicken sauce on bottom of pan.
  • Top with one-third of the tortilla strips.
  • Repeat 2 more layers of sauce and tortilla strips.
  • Top with remaining sauce and grated cheese.
  • Bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Serve immediately.