Preheat oven to 375° F.
Spray 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking
spray.
Melt butter or margarine in 2-quart saucepan; add flour.
Cook over medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute.
Add milk and chicken broth. Continue cooking and stirring
constantly until mixture comes to a boil 4-5 minutes.
Add chicken, red pepper, chilies and taco seasoning;
continue cooking until mixed and heated thoroughly 2-3
minutes. Remove from heat.
To assemble, spread ¾ cup chicken mixture on
bottom of pan. Arrange 4 tortilla halves over chicken
mixture; top with ¾ cup chicken mixture, sprinkle
with 2/3 cup shredded cheese. Repeat layering twice,
beginning with tortilla halves and ending with cheese.
Bake 35-40 minutes or until bubbling. Sprinkle with
cilantro. Serve with desired topping(s).
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