Chicken Tortilla and Cheese Bake Recipe

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Mexican flavors galore! This fun cheese and bean casserole can be served at a party buffet or simply for a family meal. And, the leftovers can be reheated quickly in the microwave.

Chicken Tortilla and Cheese Bake (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 325ºF.

Lightly spray baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.

Cut 11 inch diameter flour tortillas into 1/2 inch wide strips.

Spread all the tortilla chips over the bottom of the dish.

Layer in the following order: half of black beans (15 oz), 2 cups of cheese, half of the flour tortilla strips, and 3 cups of salsa.

Next, layer in the following order: 2 cups of cheese, remaining flour tortilla strips, and remaining (15 oz) of black beans.

Spread 2 cups of cheese over top.

Cover with foil* and bake 50 minutes.

Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Serve with extra salsa if desired.

*Spray foil with cooking spray to prevent cheese from sticking.

Container: 9 x 13-inch baking dish

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Serving Size: 1 piece

Servings: 8

Enter desired servings:

Ingredients

-		3 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
-		30 ounces black beans, drained
-		2 1/2 cups tortilla chips, lightly crushed
-		4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or use a blend)
-		2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (or use a blend)
-		4 large 11 inch diameter flour tortillas, sliced
-		3 cups salsa - any flavor
-		4 ounces can of green chilies, chopped (optional)