Enchilada Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375F Spray 8-inch square aluminum foil disposable pan or 2-quart round casserole with no-stick cooking spray.
2. 2
   Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan until sizzling; add flour.
3. 3
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
4. 4
   Add milk and chicken broth.
5. 5
   Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil (4 to 6 minutes).
6. 6
   Add chicken, red pepper, chiles and taco seasoning; continue cooking until heated through (2 to 3 minutes).
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   To assemble, spread 3/4 cup chicken mixture in bottom of prepared pan.
9. 9
   Arrange 4 tortilla halves over chicken mixture; top with 3/4 cup chicken mixture.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with 2/3 cup cheese.
11. 11
    Repeat layering twice, beginning with tortilla halves and ending with cheese.
12. 12
    Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly.
13. 13
    Sprinkle with cilantro.
14. 14
    Serve with sour cream, salsa and ripe olives, if desired.
15. 15
    FREEZE AND BAKE LATER METHOD: Cover with aluminum foil; freeze up to 3 months.
16. 16
    To thaw, place in refrigerator 24 hours or until thawed.
17. 17
    Heat oven to 375F Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly.
18. 18
    Sprinkle with cilantro.
19. 19
    Serve with sour cream, salsa and ripe olives, if desired.