CHIPOTLE TURKEY CHILAQUILES

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As a frugal mom, I try to use leftovers in a way that provides good nutrition. This recipe does just that and it's also a great way for my children to learn to enjoy the flavors of their Mexican heritage. -Aimee Day, Ferndale, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

15 corn tortillas (6 inches), torn into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup lime juice
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups crumbled queso fresco or shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 cups turkey or chicken broth
Chopped fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice, optional
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In batches, arrange tortilla pieces in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet and bake 6-8 minutes or until crisp., In a large bowl, toss turkey with onion and garlic. Place lime juice and peppers in a blender; cover and process until blended., Arrange half of the tortilla pieces in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with turkey mixture, beans, 1-1/2 cups cheese and chipotle mixture. Top with the remaining tortilla pieces and cheese. Pour broth over top., Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with rice and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein.