Ingredients: 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 medium onion, chopped 8 green onions, chopped 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican-cheese blend, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, divided 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro or parsley 3 cups cubed cooked chicken 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 12 flour tortillas (6 inches), halved Directions:1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, onions, 1 1/2 cups Mexican-cheese blend, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon cumin and cilantro. Stir in chicken; set aside. 2. 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. 3. Spread 1/2 cup of the cheese sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with six tortilla halves, a third of the chicken mixture and a fourth of the cheese sauce. Repeat tortilla, chicken and cheese sauce layers twice. Top with remaining tortillas, cheese sauce and Mexican cheese. 4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. |