Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon spanish paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, diced
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (8 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 (10 ounce) can ro tel tomatoes and green chilies
  • 10 corn tortillas, quartered
  • 1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta Mexican cheese, cut into slices
  • 3 cups crushed corn chips (the hint of jalapeno flavored are our favorite)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Method

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine paprika, cayenne & black peppers, salt, cumin, chili powder, cilantro and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix well.
  • Toss chicken in seasoning mix to coat completely. Let stand while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • In a preheated dutch oven, combine remaining oil, onions, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos. Cook for 10 minute or until soft.
  • Add chicken to pot and cover, stirring in 5 minute intervals. Until chicken is cooked completely.
  • In a large casserole dish, layer in this order: chicken, cheese, tortillas,.
  • repeat this one more time.
  • Combine soups and rotel tomatoes in a large bowl.
  • Pour over casserole and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Top casserole with crushed corn chips and shredded cheese.
  • Return to oven for 5 minutes more. Casserole is done when cheese is melted and bubbly.