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Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 524 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.