Leftover Turkey Or Chicken Chilaquiles Recipes

TURKEY/CHICKEN CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare New Mexico Green Sauce; Set oven control to broil. Arrange poblano chilies on broiler rack with tops about 5 inches from heat. Broil 12 to 17 minutes, turning occasionally, until skin is blistered and evenly browned (not burned). Remove chilies to plastic bag; close tightly. Let stand 20 minutes. Peel, seed and finely chop chilies.
• Cook onion, poblano and jalapeno chilies and garlic in 2 tbls oil over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in whipping cream and salt. Set aside.
• Heat 1/2 cup oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook tortilla strips in hot oil 30 to 60 seconds or until light golden brown; drain.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2-quart casserole.
• Layer half of the tortilla strips in bottom of casserole. Top with turkey, half of the New Mexico Green Sauce (about 2/3 cups) and 1 cup of the cheese.
• Press layers gently down into casserole.
• Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, sauce and cheese.
• Bake about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

TURKEY CHILAQUILES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss tortillas with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt. Toast in oven until golden brown, tossing occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, warm remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion, jalapenos, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender; puree until smooth.
• Spread toasted tortilla strips on an ovenproof platter or in a baking dish; scatter cheese and turkey over strips. Bake until cheese has melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oven; drizzle chile puree over the top. Serve immediately.

TURKEY CHILAQUILES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet, over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until soft. Add green chiles, diced tomatoes, leftover turkey and salsa. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with tortilla chips and then cheese. Place skillet in oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately with side of sour cream.

TURKEY CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat salsa, chiles, garlic and salt over medium-high heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
• In blender, place salsa mixture. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.
• Place half of tortilla chips in baking dish; layer with 2 cups of the turkey, half of the salsa mixture and 2 cups of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining tortilla chips, turkey, salsa mixture and cheese.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.