Ingredients

2 tablespoons safflower oil 

1 small white onion, chopped 

1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 

1/2 teaspoon cumin 

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 

Salt, to taste 

Freshly ground pepper, to taste 

12 ounces tortilla chips 

2 cups poached, shredded chicken 

10 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 

16 ounces salsa 

1 avocado, coarsely chopped 

Thinly sliced jalapeno, for garnish 

Sour cream, for garnish 

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in middle position.

In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons safflower oil. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add black beans, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat.

On a sheet pan or oven-safe platter, layer one-third the tortilla chips and top with one third the black beans, chicken, cheese, and salsa. Repeat layering twice more.

Transfer to oven and bake 18 to 20 minutes, until cheese is melted throughout. Remove from oven, top with avocado, jalapeno, and sour cream, and serve immediately.