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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Savory Chicken Enchilada Casserole Your Family Will Crave

Enjoy the comfort of Chicken Enchilada Casserole, a delicious dish filled with layers of chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 cup Enchilada Sauce Consider using a low-sodium version.
Casserole Base
  • 6 pieces Flour Tortillas Swap for corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
  • 3 cups Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Adjust to suit spice preference.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion May replace with shallots or omit.
Cheese Layer
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Try a cheese blend for added flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • casserole dish
  • skillet

Method
 

Prep and Cook
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 11×9-inch casserole dish.
  2. In a skillet, mix shredded chicken, diced onions, taco seasoning, and ¼ cup of water. Cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until the liquid evaporates.
  3. Pour ½ cup of enchilada sauce at the bottom of the greased dish. Layer two tortillas, followed by 1/3 of the chicken mixture, another ½ cup of enchilada sauce, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Repeat the layers ending with tortillas, remaining sauce, and cheese.
  4. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with guacamole or fresh salad for a complete meal experience.

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