Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Name: Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 small tortillas; 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken breast; 2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 ounce Can of Pinto Beans; 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce; cooking spray; optional garnishes: olives, sour cream, red onions, cilantro, green onions, avocado, tomato

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
349 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Benson Pickett

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This easy recipe for chicken enchilada casserole is layers of tortillas, shredded chicken, enchilada sauce and cheese, all baked together to golden brown perfection. A quick and simple meal that the whole family will love!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 small tortillas cut into halves, corn or flour
2 cups of cooked shredded chicken breast
2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 ounce Can of Pinto Beans rinsed and drained
2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce
cooking spray
optional garnishes: olives, sour cream, red onions, cilantro, green onions, avocado, tomato

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan or 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Spread 1/4 cup of sauce over the bottom of the baking dish. Layer 4 halves of tortilla over the sauce so that the bottom of the pan is covered.
Layer 1/3 of the chicken, 1/3 of the beans, 1/2 cup of the cheese and 1/3 cup of enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
Place a second layer of tortillas on top and layer 1/3 of the chicken, 1/3 of the beans, 1/2 cup of the cheese and 1/3 cup enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
Repeat this process one more time for the third layer. Place the remaining tortilla halves over the 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 5 minutes to firm up, then top with garnishes and serve.

Notes

You can use any type of cooked chicken for this dish. I typically use leftover diced chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken.
This casserole can be assembled up to 4 hours before you plan to serve it.
I recommend grating your own cheese for this recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 826mg (34%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%)