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Mary Shepard's Mexican Casserole:

Ingredients:
2 c. crushed tortilla chips (approx.)
1 lb. cooked, coarsely chopped chicken
1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 oz.) can corn, drained
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 (15 oz) can chopped tomatoes
1 c. prepared salsa
1/2 red or green bell pepper
1 c. chopped onion
1 T. chopped garlic
1/2 t. dried or ¼ c. fresh cilantro (optional)
salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
6 oz. grated Monterey Jack cheese
6 oz. grated cheddar cheese

Instructions:
Preheat 350 oven.
Grease 9x13 baking dish then scatter the crushed chips evenly on the bottom.
Combine chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, sauce, salsa, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, garlic, salt & pepper in a bowl. 
Place half of the mixture evenly in baking dish over the chips.
Combine the cheeses, then sprinkle half over the mixture.  Repeat the layers.
Bake for 30 min & let stand 5 min.
Serve with garnishes of sour cream and/or guacamole.
Serves 8.

Original recipe name:  Maria's Mexican Casserole
This dish was enjoyed at the 2002 Founder's Day celebration.