SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Today I needed easy and I wanted some spice in my life. This casserole was loaded with just the spices I wanted and was super easy. Spanish rice and seasoned pinto's were the perfect sides. Hope you enjoy as much as we did!

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large chicken breast, boneless cooked and cut in to bite size pieces (about 2 1/2 cups of chicken)
2 to 3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
2 clove garlic, chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (wear gloves when working with hot peppers)
3 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 can(s) (10-oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained (i used rotel original)
1 can(s) (10.5-oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 can(s) (10.5-oz) cream of chicken soup
3 Tbsp cilantro, chopped fresh
2 c crumbled tostitos chips (i used the ones with a "hint of lime"
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13 X 9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. If cooking chicken, prepare and set aside. Rotissere chicken would work well in this dish. However, I did boil my chicken. Other meat such as pork, turkey or beef would also work well in this dish.
  • 3. In a large skillet over a medium heat, saute onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic until tender, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add seasonings; stir to combine.
  • 4. Mix tomatoes, both soups, chicken and 2 Tbsps of the cilantro; pour over onion mixture and mix well. Cook for additonal 2 minutes.
  • 5. Pour chicken mixture into prepared pan and top with crumbled Tostitos; bake covered for 30 minutes or until it bubbles. NOTE: I use the "Hint of Lime Tostitos". You can use plain.
  • 6. While casserole is baking toss cheese and remaining 1 Tbsp of cilantro. After casserole has baked for 30 minutes; remove cover and sprinkle cheese over top; bake 3 minutes uncovered or until cheese melts.

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