Ingredients

  • 1 (3 1/2 to 4 lb.) broiler-fryer, cut up
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. corn tortillas
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced or chopped
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 2 c. (8 oz.) Monterey or Cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies

Method

  • Cook chicken in boiling water to cover for 45 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove chicken, reserving 3 cups of broth in a Dutch oven.
  • Let chicken cool, then skin, bone and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Set aside.
  • Bring reserved broth to a boil.
  • Cut tortillas into quarters and dip into broth for 5 seconds to soften.
  • Set aside.
  • Place half of tortillas in a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
  • Layer with half each of chicken, onion and green pepper.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Sprinkle top with cheese, chili powder and garlic salt.
  • Combine soups and spread over cheese. Top with undrained tomatoes.
  • Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until cooked through.
  • For a slightly different flavor, you may marinate the chicken overnight in Italian dressing and pineapple chunks.