south of the border chicken casserole

Name: South of the Border Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breast, boneless cooked and cut in to bite size pieces (about 2 1/2 cups of chicken); 2 to 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1/2 large onion, chopped; 1 large bell pepper, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, chopped; 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (wear gloves when working with hot peppers); 3 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) 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 tablespoon(s) cilantro, chopped fresh; 2 cup(s) crumbled tostitos chips (i used the ones with a "hint of lime"; 2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded

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Diane Atherton

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA

Updated on Dec 11, 2013

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!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

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

How To Make south of the border chicken casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13 X 9-inch pan with cooking spray.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4

Mix tomatoes, both soups, chicken and 2 Tbsps of the cilantro; pour over onion mixture and mix well. Cook for additonal 2 minutes.
Step 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.
Step 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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