Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Easy 4 ingredient dinner

Login to Save
17K views👍 425
Justine's Kitchen
Justine's Kitchen
64 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Justine's Kitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Cultural Context

Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a popular dish in Mexican cuisine, combining the flavors of traditional enchiladas in a convenient casserole form. It reflects the adaptability of Mexican cooking, allowing for various fillings and toppings based on regional ingredients and personal preferences. This dish is often served at family gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the communal aspect of Mexican dining.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 can red enchilada sauce
1 whole rotisserie chicken, shredded
3 flour tortillas
1 bag Mexican blend Farm style fine cut Tillamook cheese

shredded chicken

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is lower in fat, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in fat.

1

Pour 1 can of red enchilada sauce into a large cast iron skillet.

2

Add shredded rotisserie chicken to the skillet and mix it with the enchilada sauce until well combined.

3

Oil the cast iron skillet to prevent sticking.

4

Cut 3 fajita-sized flour tortillas into strips using kitchen scissors and add them to the skillet.

5

Fold the tortilla strips into the chicken and enchilada sauce mixture to combine.

6

Spread the tortilla strips evenly on top of the chicken mixture in the skillet.

7

Sprinkle the entire bag of Mexican blend Farm style fine cut Tillamook cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.

8

Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

large cast iron skillet

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Enchilada CasseroleMexican Chicken Casserole
Local Name: cazuela de enchiladas de pollo

More Chicken Enchilada Casserole Videos

(10 videos)

Similar Mexican Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)