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Stacked Tortilla Bake with Chicken Chili

Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc
Awesome in flavour and simplicity using Tex Mex favourites - chicken chili, cheese and wholegrain tortillas. In this recipe you make a double batch. Eat them both now if you have a crowd or freeze one for a quick meal when you are in a rush or out of ideas!
Serves
Serves 12
Awesome in flavour and simplicity using Tex Mex favourites - chicken chili, cheese and wholegrain tortillas. In this recipe you make a double batch. Eat them both now if you have a crowd or freeze one for a quick meal when you are in a rush or out of ideas!
Stacked Tortilla Bake with Chicken Chili
1 lb
lean ground chicken
450 g
1/4 tsp
cinnamon, ground
1.25 mL
1 tsp
oregano, dried
5 mL
1 tsp
cumin, ground
5 mL
1/4 tsp
cayenne pepper
1.25 mL
1 Tbsp
chili powder
15 mL
1/2 tsp
cocoa powder, unsweetend (optional)
2.5 mL
3/4 cups
salsa
175 mL
2 cups
canned diced tomatoes, with juice
500 mL
2 cups
canned black beans, drained and rinsed
500 mL
1 cup
corn, frozen
250 mL
4 cups
mozzarella cheese, part skim, 16.5% MF, shredded
1 L
4
whole wheat tortilla, (9 inches – 22 cm each)
4
1 cup
green onion(s), sliced
250 mL
1/2 cup
cilantro, minced, for garnish
125 mL
1 cup
light sour cream, for garnish
250 mL
Preparation
Serves
Serves 12
  
Cook time : 45 min
 | 
Preparation time : 15 min
Stacked Tortilla Bake with Chicken Chili
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2
Brown ground chicken in a non-stick skillet using the back of a spoon to break into smaller pieces. Sprinkle in cinnamon, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder and cocoa powder. Reduce heat and simmer for an additional 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
3
Stir in salsa, diced canned tomatoes with juice, drained black beans and frozen corn. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to evaporate some of the juices. You should have approximately 8 cups (2 liters) of chili.
4
Grate cheese and set aside.
5
Spray two 10 inch (25 cm) pie plates with vegetable cooking spray. Create the following layers in each of the two pie plates: spread 1 1/3 cup chili over bottom followed by a whole wheat tortilla, 1 1/3 cup more chili, 2 cups grated cheese, another tortilla, 1 1/3 cup chili and finish with two cups of grated cheese. When you are spreading the chili go out to the edges so the tortillas don't become dry during baking.
6
Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25-30 minutes. Cut each pie into six equal servings. Serve with sliced green onions, minced cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes: Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc.


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