SOUTHWESTERN CASSEROLE

Ingredients

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2-3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 (10-3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 (10-3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup undiluted
  • 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chilies undrained, Rotel
  • 2-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 2 cups crumbled baked tortilla chips
  • 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Saute first 6 ingredients in a non-stick skillet coated with vegetable cooking spray over medium heat 8 minutes. Stir in mushroom soup, next 4 ingredients, and 4 tablespoons cilantro, spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Toss remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro with cheese. Uncover casserole, sprinkle with cheese mixture. Bake 3 minutes. Makes 8 servings.