Chipotle Tortilla Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 ounces corn tortilla chips (thick, sturdy ones)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
2 -3 tablespoons TABASCO(R) brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce (I've used the adobo sauce from canned chipotles, not much difference in taste)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt (omit if chips are very salty)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese (or a combo) or 1 cup chihuahua cheese (or a combo)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.
Arrange chips in bottom of 13 X 9 inch baking dish. Evenly spread shredded chicken on top.
In a food processor or blender, puree tomatoes then add the Tabasco sauce.
Heat oil in a large pan, add onion & saute until golden, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic & cook 1 minute more. Stir in the broth, tomatoes & salt. Heat to a boil then stir in cilantro.
Pour hot sauce over chicken & chips, coating evenly.
Sprinkle with cheese & bake for 15 minutes or till browned on top & bubbly.