BAJA CHILAQUILES
Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped
1 T. vegetable oil
2 C. diced cooked chicken
1 C. salsa or salsa verde
1 large avocado, cut into chunks
2 jalapeño or serrano chiles, minced*
2 C. shredded Monterey jack or packaged Mexican-style cheese mix
12 corn tortillas, cut into strips
1/2 C. fresh cilantro, chopped
Preheat oven to 375ºF.
Sauté onion in oil in skillet over moderate heat until softened. Remove
from heat and combine in a bowl with chicken, salsa, avocado and chiles.
In a shallow baking dish, layer the tortilla strips, chicken mixture and
cheese, starting with the tortilla strips on the bottom and ending with
the cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes or until cheese
is browned and bubbly. Top with cilantro and serve.
* Wear gloves when handling fresh chiles; the oils can cause a burning sensation on your skin.
B-man
