Ingredients for - Spicy Southwest Chicken Casserole

1. Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 pound
2. Water, or as needed ½ cup
3. Onion, chopped 1 large
4. Red bell pepper, chopped 1
5. Black beans, partially drained 1 (15 ounce) can
6. Whole kernel corn, drained 1 (14 ounce) can
7. Picante sauce ¾ cup
8. Chopped green chiles 1 (4 ounce) can
9. Chili powder 2 tablespoons
10. Ground cumin 1 tablespoon
11. Flour tortillas 4 (8 inch)
12. Condensed fiesta-style nacho cheese soup 1 (10.75 ounce) can
13. Diced tomatoes with green chile peppers 1 (14.5 ounce) can
14. Shredded Mexican cheese blend 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Spicy Southwest Chicken Casserole

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2 . Stage

Bring chicken breasts and water to a boil in a large skillet; cook over medium heat until chicken juices run clear and meat is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken breasts to a large plate, reserving pan juices in skillet, and shred chicken with 2 forks.

3 . Stage

Cook onion and red bell pepper in reserved drippings over medium heat until onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Return shredded chicken to the skillet. Stir black beans, corn, picante sauce, chopped green chiles, chili powder, and cumin into chicken mixture until thoroughly combined. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish.

4 . Stage

Arrange flour tortillas in a single layer over chicken mixture. Stir fiesta soup with diced tomatoes and green chiles in a bowl until thoroughly combined; spread soup mixture over tortillas. Top casserole with Mexican cheese blend.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese topping has melted and casserole is hot, about 30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.