Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 can (16 oz.) peeled tomatoes, cut up with juice reserved
  • 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
  • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) tortilla chips
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed chicken broth
  • 3 c. cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) pasteurized process cheese spread, diced
  • dairy sour cream
  • sliced ripe pitted olives or green onions

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onion in hot oil 5 minutes or until almost tender.
  • Add tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce and green chilies.
  • Increase heat to medium-high.
  • Stirring occasionally, bring to a boil and boil 10 minutes or until juices are reduced.
  • Meanwhile, reserve a few tortilla chips.
  • Lightly crush remaining chips and place in a large bowl.
  • Pour broth over top; let stand 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In casserole, layer half of the tortilla chips and broth, half of the chicken, half of the cheese and half of the tomato mixture; repeat.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Garnish with sour cream, olives and reserved chips.