Southwest Chicken Tortilla Casserole

 Just started throwing stuff around and found some yumminess!  Still having issues with bloggers new format, so only finished pic, no process pics.

2 lbs chicken breast, seasoned, cooked and shredded *

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup frozen corn

7 oz can green chilies

1 jalapeno, seeded and diced

1/2-1 cup diced tomatoes

1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

3 green onions, diced

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp pepper

salt to taste

1-2 tsp lime juice

8 oz chive and onion cream cheese

3/4 cup sour cream

10 burrito size flour tortillas, quartered

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar mixed with 1 cup shredded pepper jack

1/4- 1/2 cup salsa

* I instant potted my chicken with cumin, garlic powder and a touch of smoked paprika, then shredded it up. You can season and cook it any way you like 

In a bowl mix sour cream and cream cheese, set aside

In another bowl mix beans, corn, chilies, jalapeno, red pepper, tomatoes and seasonings. 

Toss together with lime juice, add chicken and the sour cream mixture and mix well.

Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.

Place a layer of  approx 1/4 of the tortillas wedges, on top spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture and  approx 1/4 of the cheeses. Repeat the layers 2 more times, on the last layer of tortillas spread the little bit of salsa and sprinkle with the last bit of cheese. Sprinkle with a little more cilantro and green onion.

Spray a sheet of foil with cooking spray and cover the pan, spray side down. 

Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes, uncover and bake 15-20 minutes more until heated through.

Loosely recover with foil and allow to set for 15 minute before slicing

Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper Nachos or Quesadillas

 This is very versatile to adapt for many things but we especially love it as nachos or quesadillas! With the new version of blogger I am unable to add pictures correctly (Pics WILL NOT ALIGN around text!)  So I am just adding the finished pics instead of the whole process.

2lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
4 oz can diced jalapenos

8 oz chive and onion cream cheese, softened

8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

2 fresh jalapenos, seeds and membranes removed and diced

1/2 tsp garlic powder
pepper to taste

10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided use

1 bunch green onions, sliced, divided use

Toppings:

Shredded cheese of your choice 

Tomatoes, diced

Red Peppers, diced

Thin sliced fresh jalapeno

Cilantro 

In the instant pot add chicken, broth and diced jalapenos (with the liquid).  Cover and set to high pressure for 12 minutes. 

When the timer is up, natural release for 8 minutes, release the rest of the steam and remove the chicken to a plate.

While chicken is cooling, strain the chicken broth into a bowl, put the diced jalapenos back into the IP.

When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it well and return it to the pot with the jalapenos.

Add about 1 cup of the cooking liquid along with the cream cheese and the sharp cheddar, and seasonings,  set the IP to low saute and mix until the cheeses are melted. You can add more cooking liquid to thin as desired. Turn off the heat.

Add about 2/3 of the crumbled bacon and 2/3 of the green onion, mix well.

For nachos:

 I put layer of tortilla chips then spooned the chicken mixture over the top. I used colby jack as my cheese and topped with remaining bacon. I threw it under the broiler to get the cheese all nice and melted then topped with remaining green onions, tomatoes, red peppers, cilantro and thin sliced jalapenos......dig in!

For quesadilla:

Melt about a tsp of butter in a pan over medium heat and place a tortilla into the butter.  Top with chicken mixture, bacon, green onion, cheese and other toppings of your choice.

Don't over load or it will be difficult to flip.

Place another tortilla over the top, cover pan and cook until the bottom tortilla is browned and cheese is melty.

Gently flip (you can spread a little butter on the top tortilla before flipping if you like too) and cook until the tortilla is golden brown.

Transfer to a plate, allow to set for a few minutes, slice and enjoy!

This chicken mix is usable as burgers or burritos or ?? Anything you can imagine!