Chicken Frito Pie

By jkenb

Ingredients

• 12 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (7 ounce) can fire roasted green chiles
• 2 (15 ounces) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 1/2 cups Fritos (half a 9 1/4 ounce bag)
• 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium high. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on both side for a total of 6 minutes. Remove to a plate.

Add onion, garlic, and chili powder to pot, stirring; saute until tender, 4 minutes. Return chicken to pot; stir in broth, green chiles and beans.

Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Add 1 1/2 cups Fritos to a 2 quart casserole. Top with chili, remaining Fritos, and cheese. Bake 15 minutes. Serve with cilantro, avocado, and sour cream, if desired.