Cheese Blaze Chicken Fiesta Casserole

Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
1 cup cooked rice (or pasta, or tortilla strips — your choice)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup corn kernels
1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt & pepper to taste
2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Jalapeño slices for extra heat (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, mix together: cooked chicken, rice (or pasta/tortillas), peppers, onion, corn, and Rotel.
Add the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is coated.
Stir in 1 cup of cheese.
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
Top with the remaining cheese and add jalapeños if you want more heat.
Bake 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
Garnish with cilantro and let it rest 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Ideas
Serve with tortilla chips
Add avocado or salsa on top
Pair with a crisp salad or Mexican rice