Ingredients

  • 4 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and finely chopped or 12 cup poblano chile
  • 1 large onions, finely chopped or 1 cup onion
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 12 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 12 cup vegetable oil
  • 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 2 cups shredded cooked turkey or 2 cups cooked chicken or 1 lb boneless chicken
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded or 8 ounces mozzarella cheese

Method

  • Prepare New Mexico Green Sauce; Set oven control to broil.
  • Arrange poblano chilies on broiler rack with tops about 5 inches from heat.
  • Broil 12 to 17 minutes, turning occasionally, until skin is blistered and evenly browned (not burned).
  • Remove chilies to plastic bag; close tightly.
  • Let stand 20 minutes.
  • Peel, seed and finely chop chilies.
  • Cook onion, poblano and jalapeno chilies and garlic in 2 tbls oil over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
  • Stir in whipping cream and salt.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat 1/2 cup oil in 10-inch skillet until hot.
  • Cook tortilla strips in hot oil 30 to 60 seconds or until light golden brown; drain.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 2-quart casserole.
  • Layer half of the tortilla strips in bottom of casserole.
  • Top with turkey, half of the New Mexico Green Sauce (about 2/3 cups) and 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Press layers gently down into casserole.
  • Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, sauce and cheese.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.