This may be Naughty Chicken, but it’ll be on the nice list come Christmas time! It is super zesty, delightfully spicy, fantastically fragrant chicken in between layers of tender tortillas and melty cheese. The chicken is the star for sure, and your tastebuds will recognize such a feisty and fabulous dish from your first bite. This Naughty Chicken knows how to make an unforgettable first, second, and third impression!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces salsa
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo, plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce, divided
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt added pinto beans
- 5 (8-10-inch) tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped, divided
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
Step 3 –In a blender, purée the salsa, the tomato sauce, the chipotle chile in adobo, and the adobo sauce until smooth.
Step 4 –Transfer the sauce to a large bowl.
Step 5 –Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and the pinto beans.
Step 6 –Arrange 2 tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish, tearing as needed to fit.
Step 7 –Top the tortilla layer with 1/2 of the chicken mixture, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup of the cilantro.
Step 8 –Repeat the layering once with 2 of the tortillas, the remaining chicken mixture, 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese, and the remaining cilantro.
Step 9 –Top with the remaining tortilla and the remaining cheddar cheese.
Step 10 –Bake until bubbling, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 11 –Serve.
