Ingredients

  • 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 8 green onions, chopped
  • 2 packages grated Mexican blend cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 34 teaspoon cumin
  • 12 teaspoon cilantro
  • 3 cups cooked chicken or 3 cups cooked turkey
  • 14 cup butter
  • 14 cup flour
  • 1 12 cups chicken broth
  • 4 ounces monterey jack cheese
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies
  • 18 teaspoon thyme
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 flour tortillas

Method

  • In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, onions, 1 1/2 cups Mexian cheese, garlic, 1/4 teaspoons.
  • 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& stir for 2 minutes or till thick.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in Monteray Jack cheese, sour cream, green chilies, thyme, salt, pepper and remaining cumin.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the cheese sauce in a greased 13x9 baking pan.
  • Top with 6 tortillas, (tearing them to fit the pan) 1/3 of the chicken mixture and 1/4 of the cheese sauce.
  • Repeat tortilla, chicken and cheese sauce layers twice.
  • Top with remaining tortillas, cheese sauce and then top with remaining Mexican cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 10 minutes more.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.