Chipotle Chicken Casserole

This is adapted from a SimplyRecipes recipe of a similar name.  We even got the daughters to eat this by being careful about the amount of chipotle I added.

Ingredients

• 15-ounce can of roasted, canned whole, diced, or crushed tomatoes 
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup of cilantro
• 2 chipotle chili peppers in adobo
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each cut in half
• 4-6 ounces sliced Monterey jack cheese
• 1 tsp salt

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
2. Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, chipotle peppers and adobo, lime juice and salt in a blender or food processor.  Pulse a few times till just chunky.
3. Place the chicken pieces in a 9" x 13" casserole dish.  
4. Spread the chipotle salsa over the chicken pieces
5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. 
6. Remove the foil, and sprinkle or layer the cheese over the chicken. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes more.
7. Serve over rice, pasta, or with tortillas on the side, along with chopped avocado, more cilantro, and sour cream.