Ingredients:
6 ounces softened cream cheese
1 medium onions, chopped
8 green onions, chopped
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup monterey jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 flour tortillas, halved
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, onions, 1 1/2 cups Mexican cheese blend, garlic, 1/4 t. cumin and cilantro. Stir in chicken; set aside.
In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, chilies, thyme, salt, pepper and remaining cumin.
Spread 1/2 cup of the cheese sauce in a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Top with 6 tortilla halves, a third of the chicken mixture and a 1/4 of the cheese sauce. Repeat chicken, tortilla and cheese sauce layers twice. Top with remaining tortillas, cheese sauce and Mexican cheese.
Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 90 min.