Tex-Mex Casserole

A wonderful answer to the family desire for slightly spicy food! Easy and quick to fix with ingredients you probably have on hand!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  crushed tortilla chips
• 1  lb  shredded/cubed  cooked chicken
• 1 (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 salsa
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  green bell pepper, chopped small
• 1  teaspoon garlic, from a jar or 2  cloves garlic, chopped
•  salt and black pepper
• 12  ounces  shredded monterey jack cheese or 12  ounces cheddar cheese (or combination of the two)

• Garnishes

•  chopped tomato
•  shredded lettuce
•  sour cream
•  salsa

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
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. 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. Let stand for 3-5 minutes before serving.
5. Cut into 8 servings.
6. Recipe can be successfully reduced in half and baked in an 8x8 baking dish.