Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
344 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Description
The Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole brings together cooked shredded chicken mingled with sautéed onion, green bell pepper, garlic, corn kernels, and green chiles, seasoned with cumin and chili powder. These ingredients form a flavorful filling layered with corn tortillas and enchilada sauce in a casserole dish. Generous amounts of shredded Monterey Jack cheese are sprinkled between layers and on top.
Baking the casserole until bubbly and golden melds the flavors and softens the tortillas, resulting in a warm, hearty dish with layers of creamy cheese and tender chicken. The spice blend adds a mild smoky warmth without overpowering other components. The corn and green chiles contribute texture and subtle sweetness.
This casserole can be served as a satisfying main dish at lunch or dinner, alone or accompanied by simple sides such as rice, beans, or a salad. It reheats well for leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup corn kernels thawed or drained if needed
- 4 ounces green chiles chopped, canned, mild
- 4 cups chicken cooked shredded
- 2 ½ cups Red Enchilada Sauce about 20 oz
- 6 medium corn tortillas
- 2 ½ cups Monterey jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend, divided, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut 3 of the tortilla in half.
- Heat oil In a medium pan, cook onion over medium in oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Add peppers, garlic, corn, cumin and chili powder. Cook until peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in green chiles and chicken.
- Place ½ cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.
- Layer 1 ½ tortillas to cover the bottom of the pan. Top with half of the chicken mixture ½ cup cheese and ⅓ of remaining enchilada sauce.
- Add a second layer of tortillas, chicken and cheese. Top with remaining tortillas, enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until heated through and browned and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1098mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 225mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1055IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 18.1mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 290mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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