Tex-Mex Chicken and Tortilla Stack
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

The layered look is "in" for summer dining, especially with this quick-to-assemble Mexican entree. It's perfect for any summer party!


Tex-Mex Chicken and Tortilla Stack


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Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: Makes 8 main-dish servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  9-ounce package  frozen chopped cooked chicken (2 cups)On Sale
  • 1  cup  finely chopped, peeled jicamaOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  taco sauceOn Sale
  • 8  10-inch  flour tortillasOn Sale
  • 1  6-ounce  container frozen avocado dip, thawedOn Sale
  • 2  cups  chopped lettuceOn Sale
  • 1  16-ounce can  refried beans with green chili peppers or Mexican- style beans, drained and mashedOn Sale
  • 1  8-ounce carton  light or regular dairy sour creamOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  chopped red sweet pepperOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  sliced green onionsOn Sale
  • 1  cup  shredded reduced-fat or regular cheddar cheese, Cojack cheese, or Monterey Jack cheese with jalepenoOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  sliced pitted ripe olivesOn Sale
  •     Taco sauce (optional)On Sale
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Directions
1.
Thaw chicken. In a medium mixing bowl combine chicken, jicama, and the 1/2 cup taco sauce; set aside.
2.
Place one of the flour tortillas on a platter. Spread with half of the chicken mixture. Spread half of the avocado dip onto a second tortilla; place, avocado side up, atop chicken. Sprinkle with half of the lettuce. Top with a third tortilla; spread with half of the beans. Top with another tortilla; add half each of the sour cream, red pepper, green onions, and cheese.
3.
Repeat layers, ending with remaining sour cream, red pepper, green onions, and cheese. Sprinkle with olives. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 3 hours.
4.
To serve, cut into wedges. Pass taco sauce. Makes 8 main-dish servings.

Make-Ahead Tip
Assemble tortilla stack. Cover and chill up to 3 hours.
Nutrition information
Calories 392, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 566 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 13%, Vitamin C 26%, Calcium 29%, Iron 24%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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how-tos
How to Make Tortillas
Tortillas are a staple of Mexican cuisine, used in tostadas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas and many other dishes. If you're a true fan of authentic Mexican food, it's worth learning how to make tortillas from scratch. They're delicious, and far easier to make than you might think.

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