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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan or 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top.
  7. 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.
  8. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.