Monterey Chicken Casserole is an easy 30 minute meal! Creamed corn and sauteed vegetables are layered with chicken, cheese, salsa, and tortilla chips in this family friendly (and budget friendly) weeknight dinner with lots of Tex-Mex flavor.
0 Preheat the oven to 350F.
1 Oil a 13 x 9 inch pan.
2 Cut the chicken into uniform sized chunks.
3 Chop the onion and green pepper.
4 Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
5 Saute the chicken in a hot pan with a little olive oil.
6 Add the onion and green pepper after about 5 minutes.
7 Saute until chicken is done (165F) and vegetables are tender.
8 Put half of the crumbled chips on the bottom of the casserole dish.
9 Add the chicken and vegetables.
10 Sprinkle with cilantro.
11 Pour the creamed corn over.
12 Sprinkle the half the cheese and the olives over the corn.
13 Spoon the salsa over.
14 Add another layer of crumbled chips and top with cheese.
15 Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
