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Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Author: Natalie Carter
A comforting and flavorful dish that combines the deliciousness of enchiladas into a hassle-free casserole that's perfect for family dinners and leftovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 batch Enchilada sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 lb Ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ piece Yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ piece Green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small Onion, sliced
  • 1 ear Corn, cut from the cob or approximately 1 cup frozen
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ½ cup Water
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 15 pieces Fajita tortillas or 9 soft taco-sized tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded co-jack cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x12 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and ground turkey or chicken. Cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.
  • Add yellow and green peppers, onion, and kosher salt to the skillet. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.
  • Mix in minced garlic and corn. Continue cooking for about one minute.
  • Pour in water, cumin, oregano, and coriander. Bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Assembly

  • Spoon ½ cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of the baking dish. Layer with tortillas.
  • Spread half of the meat and vegetable mixture over the tortillas. Follow with ½ cup of cheese.
  • Repeat layering with remaining tortillas, meat mixture, ¾ cup of enchilada sauce, and finish with a final layer of tortillas, the rest of the enchilada sauce, and cheese.

Baking

  • Cover casserole with foil that has been coated in non-stick spray. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is hot throughout.

Resting

  • Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Allow the casserole to rest before cutting for better portioning.
  • You can use shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
  • Make adjustments to spices based on your preferences and add beans for extra fiber.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
Keyword Chicken Enchilada Casserole
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