Thursday, December 18, 2008

Mexican Chicken Casserole


We did two Mexican casseroles this month but this was our favorite.

1can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can Ro Tel tomatoes
1 can green chilies
1 jalapeƱo pepper
1 small can corn (drained)
1 can black beans (drained)
One onion (chopped small)
2 gloves of garlic crushed
We added these two spices as the original recipe did not have them listed. Put as much or little as you like.
Chile powder
Cumin
Red pepper flakes (we use a lot but adjust to your taste or leave out.)
4 cups cooked chicken (we used a roasted chicken)
12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray or grease 13 by 9 baking dish.
2. In a pot stir together all ingredients except the cheese and tortillas stir till mixed good and to your taste with spices.
3. Layer tortillas in bottom of dish pour in mixture, put last layer of tortillas then layer cheese on top.
4. Bake for 30 minutes.
5 add sour cream and cilantro as garnish.