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.

Chili Style Meat Loaf

Ingredients:

          •  1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

          •  1 cup soft fine bread crumbs

          •  1 large egg

          •  1/2 cup Chili or Salsa sauce (plus more for topping)

          •  2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard or Creole mustard

          •  1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped

          •  2 stalks celery finely chopped

          •  1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped

          •  1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

          •  1/2 teaspoon salt

          •  1/4 teaspoon black pepper

          •  1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano

Preparation:

Heat oven to 350°.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; work together with hands until thoroughly blended. Pack into a meatloaf pan or a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan and bake for 1 hour.

If desired, spread about 1/2 cup of ketchup over the top of the loaf about 15 minutes before the meat loaf is done.
Serves 6.