Chicken Enchilada Casserole
10 Apr
It’s no secret that I love both enchiladas & casseroles.
I received this recipe via email last week, which inspired tonight’s dinner.
This requires very few ingredients, & can be made vegetarian if you so desire. I think I’ll try that next time, substituting black beans for the chicken.
Oh, & I guess I should mention I used canned chicken in this recipe. Canned chicken really creeps me out, but I couldn’t resist both the cost effectiveness (we’re trying to buy a house people; every penny counts) & ease.
You could, of course, cook chicken in the crockpot during the day, & it will easily shred when you’re ready to compose dinner. You could also the poach the chicken, then shred, without taking too much additional time.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. shredded chicken
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 can red enchilada sauce
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 c. taco blend shredded cheese
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- In a large skillet, cook/warm the shredded chicken, onion, & pepper over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the enchilada sauce & let simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- In a large baking dish sprayed with cooking spray, layer 6 corn tortillas & top with the chicken mixture. Add another layer of tortillas & top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
I served my portion atop brown rice & with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.
This meal is a delicious, easy way to get your Mexican fix!
What’s your favorite Mexican dish? I love both enchiladas & quesadillas. And of course, burrito bowls from Chipotle!
I have all of the ingredients to make enchiladas for a month now but I’ve never gotten around to actually making them. This recipe looks so good and so easy!
Lauren recently posted..It’s My Birthday and I’ll Blog if I Want to
Enchiladas and casseroles make the perfect combo!! Yum!
Nikki recently posted..Puppy Love
Canned chicken gets me too- but my mom bought me a can because she thought I’d like it…. Have to admit, it is quite easy to just open the can…. Black beans would be great too though! Mmmm!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles recently posted..Week 15 & 16
Definitely… & even cheaper! I’m going to try that next time!
Do chips and guac count as a dish? Kevin loves little casseroles like this one!
Corrie Anne recently posted..Ya Me Voy
I usually roll my tortillas with the filling inside. This way looks much faster and just as tasty! I will have to try it your way next time!
I’m a veggie quesadilla girl myself.
Joanna @ Midwestern Bite recently posted..Less Mess Greek Chicken Salad
I have never tried making my own enchiladas before, but this are a great recipe to start with! Thanks for the idea
Tessa @ Amazing Asset recently posted..A Frustrated WIAW
Do I HAVE to pick a favorite Mexican dish?! That’s tough! Enchiladas, tamales, quesadillas … I love them all
And now I’m hungry hahaha. My mom makes a casserole very similar to this recipe and it’s one of my favorite meals!
Yellow Haired Girl recently posted..Messy WIAW
I’ve never tried tamales!
I just had Chipotle for the first time a few weeks ago and it might be one of my favorite Mexican foods
Good ole chips and salsa is my absolute favorite!
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Chipotle is amazing!