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Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Chicken Enchilada Casserole has all the Mexican flavors of the enchilada minus the long prep time! It is a hearty and savory dish that makes delicious leftovers!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 408 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 12 small tortillas cut into halves - corn or flour
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 15- ounce cans pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 8 ounce can whole kernel corn drained
- 3 cups Red Enchilada Sauce store-bought or homemade
- cooking spray
Garnishes:
- olives
- sour cream
- Red Onions
- cilantro
- green onions
- avocado
- tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl mix green chiles with beans and corn.
- Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce over the bottom of the baking dish. Layer 6 halves of tortillas over the sauce so that the bottom of the pan is covered.
- Layer 1/3 of the chicken, 1/3 of the bean and chile mix, 2/3 cup of the cheese and 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
- Place the second layer of tortillas on top and layer 1/3 of the chicken, 1/3 of the bean mix, 2/3 cup of the cheese and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
- Repeat this process one more time for the third layer.
- Place the remaining tortilla halves on top and spread the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top.
- Cover with foil that's been sprayed with cooking spray and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
- Let sit for 10 minutes to firm up, then top with preferred garnishes and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
841mg
(35%)
Potassium
378mg
(11%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
621IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
297mg
(30%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 841mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 621IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 297mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.