Spicy Chicken Tortilla Casserole

We love casseroles at our household. I particularly love them because you just put everything in one baking dish and put it in the oven. This came out of a casserole book I have at home. We ate it tonight for the first time and thought it was delicious! Its great for your kick of Mexican food. It tastes really fresh!

Ingredients:

- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper

- 1 small onion, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

- 1 jar (16 oz) salsa, recommend chunky style

- 1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives

- 6 corn tortillas, cut into halves

- 2 cups (8 oz) shredded Mexican flavored cheese

- sour cream (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Add chicken; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Stir in salsa and olives; remove from heat.

Place 6 tortilla halves onto bottom of ungreased 8-inch square baking pan. Top with half of chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese; repeat layers.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with sour cream.