Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  Ready in : 45 mins
  Preparation time : 15 mins
  Cooking time: 30 mins

Chicken Enchilada Casserole might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 325 calories, 26g of protein, and 12g of fat each. For $1.35 per serving, this recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. This recipe from Pink When requires verde enchilada sauce, cheese, refried beans, and green onion tops optional. Several people made this recipe, and 9022 would say it hit the spot. It is an affordable recipe for fans of Mexican food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 51%, which is solid.

Ingredients

verde enchilada sauce

verde enchilada sauce

20 oz

cheese

cheese

2 cups

chicken pre

chicken pre

1 lb

canned tomatoes

canned tomatoes

10 oz

refried beans

refried beans

15 oz

flour tortillas torn into bite sized pieces

flour tortillas torn into bite sized pieces

6

green onion tops optional

green onion tops optional

8 servings

Cooking in Steps

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 37

    oven
    oven
  2. 2
    Prepare a 9 x 13 baking dish and begin by placing a layer of tortillas on the bottom of the dish.

    tortilla

    tortilla

    baking pan
    baking pan
  3. 3
    Then add a layer of chicken and 1/4 a cup of the shredded cheese.

    shredded cheese

    shredded cheese

    whole chicken

    whole chicken

  4. 4
    Add on half a can of tomatoes and green chilies and one can of the verde enchilada sauce.

    enchilada sauce

    enchilada sauce

    green chili pepper

    green chili pepper

    tomato

    tomato

  5. 5
    Finish the layer with a half a can of the refried beans.

    refried beans

    refried beans

  6. 6
    Then cover with another layer of flour tortilla pieces, and start the layering process again.

    flour tortilla

    flour tortilla

  7. 7
    Once you are finished layering, cover the top with the remaining shredded cheese.

    shredded cheese

    shredded cheese

  8. 8
    Cover with foil, and then bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

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    oven
    aluminum foil
    aluminum foil
  9. 9
    Remove the foil, add a few green onion tops, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes to allow to cool before serving. Serving any sooner may give you a soupy, but still delicious dinner.

    green onions

    green onions

    cheese

    cheese

    oven
    oven
    aluminum foil
    aluminum foil