Chicken Enchilada Bake

A white rectangle casserole dish with cheesy bake chicken enchilada casserole.

A totally delicious easy chicken enchilada casserole to make - 8 ingredients, no stuffing or rolling tortillas, and just 30 minutes bake. So simple!

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Author Kori Butler

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Casserole

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound ground chicken (diced chicken breast may also be used)
▢ 1 small onion (chopped)
▢ 1 (14-ounce can) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (do not drain)
▢ 1 (10-ounce can) enchilada sauce
▢ 10 6" corn tortillas
▢ 1 (4-ounce can) (optional) chopped green chiles (drained)
▢ 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
▢ 1 cup cottage cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉.
In a medium skillet over medium high heat, cook the ground chicken and onion until onion is tender and the ground chicken is no longer pink.
Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
In a blender add the diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and green chiles. Blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Spread ½ cup of the enchilada sauce mixture on the bottom of the dish. Place 6 corn tortillas flat on the bottom overlapping as needed. Spread half of the remaining sauce on top, then add half of the chicken and onion mixture, half of the cottage cheese, and half of the shredded cheese.
Top with the remaining 6 tortillas and layer the rest of the ingredients, ending with the shredded cheese.
Bake enchilada casserole for 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Kori's Tips

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VARIATIONS: Use diced chicken breasts or thighs. Cooked rotisserie chicken may be substituted. Ground beef or beans may be used instead of ground chicken. chicken. Lower the carbs and use low carb flour tortillas. Saute 1 to 2 cups fresh vegetables such as zucchini, squash, or spinach with the onions.
TIPS: Increase the spicy heat by using hot green chiles or hot enchilada sauce. If you like it mild omit the green chiles or use tomato sauce instead of enchilada sauce.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with sour cream and salsa. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley. Pairs well with refried beans or street corn salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 1241mgPotassium: 615mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1046IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 595mgIron: 2mg

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