Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds cooked chicken; 15 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce; 1 ounce taco seasoning; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; 18 6-inch flour tortillas; 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; Chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado, Cotija cheese, and cilantro

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
8
Calories
524 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Nevaeh Jackson

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Whether you're bringing this easy-to-make chicken tortilla casserole to a potluck or making it for a Tuesday night with the family, it's going to be a huge hit!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ pounds cooked chicken shredded
15 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce divided
1 ounce taco seasoning
¼ cup chopped cilantro
18 6-inch flour tortillas
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
Chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado, Cotija cheese, and cilantro for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
Layer 6 tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, making sure the bottom of the dish is covered. The tortillas will overlap.
In a large bowl, mix the chicken, ¾ of the enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, and cilantro together.
Spread half of the chicken mixture and 1 cup of the cheese on top of the tortillas.
Layer 6 more tortillas on top.
Spread the remaining chicken mixture and 1 cup of cheese on top of the tortillas.
Top with the last 6 tortillas, remaining enchilada sauce, and 1 cup cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for another 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven, let rest for 10 minutes, top with garnishes, and serve.

Notes

Storage: Store chicken tortilla casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Remember to remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking, that way the cheesy top gets nice and bubbly.
To make ahead: prepare the recipe through step 7. Cover the baking dish and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, remove from the refrigerator and continue with step 8. Because it will be chilled going into the oven, you may need to add a couple more minutes to the bake time.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 1566mg (65%) Potassium 336mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1032IU (21%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 359mg (36%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	524kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	42g	14%
Protein	37g	74%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	104mg	35%
Sodium	1566mg	65%
Potassium	336mg	7%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	1032IU	21%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	359mg	36%
Iron	4mg	22%