Tex-Mex Casserole

• cups crushed tortilla chips1 1⁄2 cups
• lb shredded/cubed cooked chicken1 lb
• (15 ounce) can pinto beans↗1
• (15 ounce) can red kidney beans↗1
• (15 ounce) can corn, drained↗1
• (8 ounce) can tomato sauce↗1
• cup prepared salsa1 cup
• cup chopped onion1 cup
• green bell pepper, chopped small1
• teaspoon garlic, from a jar or 2 cloves garlic, chopped↗1 teaspoon

  from a jar or 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• salt and black pepper
• ounces shredded monterey jack cheese or 12 ounces cheddar cheese (or combination of the two)12
• Garnishes
• chopped tomato
• shredded lettuce
• sour cream↗
• salsa

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Grease a 13x9 baking dish Scatter crushed chips on the bottom of the prepared pan Combine the chicken, beans, corn, tomato sauce, salsa, onion, pepper, garlic, salt/pepper in a bowl.

3. 3

   Place half the mixture on the crushed chips Cover with half the cheese Cover with the remaining chicken mixture and sprinkle with the remaining cheese Bake for 30-40 minutes.

4. 4

   Let stand for 3-5 minutes before serving.

5. 5

   Cut into 8 servings.

6. 6

   Recipe can be successfully reduced in half and baked in an 8x8 baking dish.