Southwest Chicken Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbl olive oil
• 4 or 5 cubed chicken breast
• 1 large onion diced
• 1 pk taco seasoning
• 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
• 2 cans sweet corn drained
• 1 jar sliced jalapeños 
• 1 can black olives. if whole slice
• Cajun seasoning to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded Mexican style cheese
• 1 large bag tortilla chips

Seasoned chicken

DIRECTIONS:                                                                                                                          

Cube chicken and season with salt, pepper, cajun seasoning, garlic powder and some of the taco seasoning. Cook chicken in a large skillet with the olive oil until it is fully cooked. Before they are complete add the diced onions and cook until tender. Add remaining taco seasoning, corn, beans, olives, salsa and a little water. Cook on low for about 15 minutes. Prep 9x13 baking dish with spray or olive oil. Crush some of the chips and make a small layer on the bottom. Carefully cover with chicken mixture Add enough cheese to cover the top and then cover with crushed chips. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Add remaining cheese to the top and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and salsa.

I didn't slice the olives.

Seafood Casserole

1 med. onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper,

2 stalks celery chopped

2 tsp minced garlic,

1 jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped

1 bunch fresh parsley

1 bunch green onions

1/2 stick butter

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cheddar cheese soup

1 can diced tomatoes

1 cup half n' half

1 lb crawfish, shrimp or crab meat

1 tsp. Tony Chacheres’

1 tbl your favorite hot sauce

3 cups cooked rice

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

provolone cheese to cover the top

Melt butter on medium heat, in large,  heavy skillet. Saute in the butter the onions, bell pepper, celery, jalapeno and garlic until soft. Add seafood, seasoning, parsley, and green onions, and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Add soups and diced tomatoes, half n' half, and hot sauce and stir. After boils add the rice, and mix well. Transfer to a greased 13x9 inch baking dish and top with breadcrumbs and provolone cheese Bake at 350 degrees, for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve over French bread. The Tasty French Bread below makes a great meal. I heat the bread as below then pour casserole over the bread and put it all back in the over.