Recipe Name Mexican Casserole Submitted by kcates01 Recipe Description Can use leftover chicken. Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 60

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 12 ounces tortilla chips 1 pound, raw chicken, leftover meat white and dark mixed 1 cup Chickpeas (use 1 can) drained & rinsed 1 cup Kidney beans, canned (15oz drained) 1 can, 15 oz (303 x 406) corn, canned - drained 1 cup tomato sauce - 8 oz can 8 ounces salsa medium 1 cup, chopped Red onion, chopped 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) green pepper, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic minced 1 teaspoon salt, to taste 1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste 6 ounces monterey jack cheese - shredded 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese Steps Sequence Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2 Grease 13X9 casserole dish. 3 Crush tortilla chips and scatter evenly over bottom of the dish. 4 In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, beans, corn, tomato sauce, salsa, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper. 5 Pour 1/2 of mixture to casserole dish. 6 Combine cheeses and spread 1/2 on mixture in casserole dish. 7 Pour the remaining mixture in casserole dish and cover with the remaining cheese. 8 Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. 9 Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. 10 Cut and serve.