Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

This is a Tex-Mex casserole dish that will be eaten up so fast. It is petty simple to make. It is assembled just like a Lasagna dish. Only differnece is that we use Corn Tortillas.

Happy Cooking!

Ingredients:

  • 10 – 7 inch corn tortillas
  • 1 lb. chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 1 lb. Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 pt. sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup mayo.
  • 1/4 green onions, chopped (garnish)
  • 1 can Rotel, drained (garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Cook chicken, shred, and cool.
  3. Mix shredded chicken, sour cream, chicken broth, taco seasoning, mayo, 3/4 of cheddar cheese, and salt & pepper in a bowl.
  4. Lightly grease a 9×9 casserole dish.
  5. Place 2 corn tortillas on bottom of the casserole dish.
  6. Cover with chicken mixture.
  7. Repeat until all tortillas are gone. Note: The final layer should be 2 tortillas.
  8. Place drained Rotel and remaining cheddar cheese on top.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 45 min.
  10. Remove foil and place under broiler for 3-5 mins.
  11. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Tips from Chef Peter :

  • Boil your chicken to prevent from overcooking.
  • If Rotel is not available, use a can of Mexican Stewed Tomatoes.

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