#1 Favorite Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: #1 Favorite Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups tortilla chips, crushed; 1 lb cooked chicken meat, shredded; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained; 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn kernels, drained; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup salsa; 1 cup red onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated; Garnishes; 2 cups diced tomatoes; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
1 lb cooked chicken meat, shredded
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup salsa
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Garnishes
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish, then scatter the crushed tortilla chips evenly in the bottm of the pan.
2
Combinethe chicken, beans, corn, tomato sauce, salsa, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, garlic, salt & pepper in a bowl. Place half of mixture evenly in baking dish on top of the crushed chips. Combine the cheeses, and sprinkle half over the mixture.
3
Cover with the remaining half of the chicken mixture and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
4
Bake for 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the garnishes in bowls, so people can top their own portions as they prefer.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups tortilla chips, crushed, 1 lb cooked chicken meat, shredded, 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained, and more.

Yes, #1 Favorite Mexican Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

#1 Favorite Mexican Casserole

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