Chicken Sopa



1 medium onion, chopped
1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of chicken soup
1 (14-oz.) can chicken broth
2 (4-oz.) cans roasted diced green chiles
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
12 corn tortillas
1 (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

1. Sauté chopped onion in a lightly greased skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until tender. Stir in next 6 ingredients. Remove from heat. Tear corn tortillas into bite-size pieces, and stir into soup mixture. Stir in half of shredded Cheddar cheese.
2. Spread chicken mixture into a buttered 13- x 9-inch baking dish and top evenly with remaining cheese.
3. Bake, covered, at 325º for 45 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes or until golden brown.
Note:To make ahead, assemble, cover tightly, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator overnight, let stand at room temperature 30 minutes, and bake as directed.

Serves 8-10