Gluten-Free Cha Cha Cha Casserole

PREPARATION TIME: 20 Minutes
COOKING TIME: 30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 1 can (about 7 oz) whole green chiles, drained
• 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 can (about 14 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 2 cups (or 1 can) corn
• 1 can (16 oz) gluten-free refried beans
• 2 cups (8 oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 cups crushed corn tortilla chips
• Chopped fresh tomato
• Chopped green onions

PROCEDURE

1. Preheat oven to 375˚F. Spray 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Cut chiles in half, lengthwise; place in single layer in prepared dish.
3. Spray medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook and stir turkey, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink.
4. Add canned tomatoes; cook about 10 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
5. Spoon turkey mixture over chiles; top with corn & beans. Sprinkle with cheese and chips.
6. Bake 30 minutes; let sit 5 minutes before serving.
7. Garnish with fresh diced tomato & green onions.

From the "Casseroles Cookbook" 2008, Louis Webber, CEO, Publications International Ltd.

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