Mom's Famous Taco Pie


Ingredients

  • Breast and thigh meat from one rotisserie chicken (or three cooked chicken breasts), shredded or chopped
  • Olive oil for pan
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 (14½-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
  • 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) Mexican-style shredded cheese
  • Optional garnishes: salsa, guacamole or sliced avocado, cilantro, and/or sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375℉.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat with enough olive oil to very lightly coat the surface, and sauté the onion until golden brown in spots, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder and chicken and cook 2 more minutes. Add the tomatoes and corn, cooking 5 more minutes or until heated through.
  3. Spoon about 1 cup of the chicken mixture into a lightly greased 2-quart round casserole. Cover with 3 tortillas, overlapping or cutting to fit the dish, as necessary. Top with 2 cups of the chicken mixture and ½ cup of the cheese. Then layer the remaining 3 tortillas and the last of the chicken mixture.
  4. Tightly cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and return to the oven, uncovered, for 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and serve with the optional garnishes, as desired.

Notes

  • May substitute 1 to 1¼ pounds ground turkey or beef for the chicken. Cook the onion until soft, then add the ground meat, brown, and proceed as directed.

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