Chicken Enchilada Casserole
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  • Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast 18 corn tortillas, medium 3 cups enchilada sauce5 cups colby and monterey jack cheese, shredded1 cup onions
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Boil the chicken in water until done. Drain & chop into small pieces.
Chop onion.
Spray a 13x9" pan with cooking spray.
Dip tortillas in the enchilada sauce one at a time, making sure they are completely covered with sauce.
Layer covered tortillas in the bottom of the pan, it should take six.
Add a layer of chicken, onion & cheese. You don't want the tortillas to be completely covered with any one of the ingredients but you should put about half of the chicken & onion & about 1/3 of the cheese.
Add a another layer of the tortillas dipped in sauce.
Press down gently all over the pan.
Add the remaining chicken, onion and cheese mixture.
Add remaining layer of tortillas dipped in sauce & press down gently again all over the pan.
Add the remaining cheese on the top.
Bake for 30-45 minutes, until cheese is bubbly, starting to brown and the casserole is hot all the way through.
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 268.7
  • Total Fat: 10.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 69.4 mg
  • Sodium: 731.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 25.8 g

Member Reviews
  • BFRG1513
     Probably very good as written, but I have to get veggies into my family, so I added the suggested corn (frozen), a can of black beans, and ½ cup diced green pepper. Also, just for fun, I substituted a can of Rotel (tomatoes & chilis) for 1 cup of enchilada sauce. Very good, very filling! - 9/6/08
  • CHRIS8215
     I made this but instead of layering the tortialls I tore the tortialls into pcs and mixed everything togeather and topped it with shreded cheese. and stuck in the oven for about 30-40 munites cut prep time in half and was great - 6/19/08
  • TWILIGHTMOM
     OH MY GAWD!!! It was so good!!! We added black beans, corn and black olives to the chicken mixture, and some dried cilantro and garlic powder, like a lot of suggestions. WOW - 12/3/08
  • CRUISERS55
     My boyfriend I loved this recipe! We added green chiles, black olives, "hot" taco seasoning" and mixed "mild" and "hot" enchilada sauce. . .yum! and it was really filling. - 1/26/09
  • BUTTERFLY1252
     thisis really good but was even better using low fat cheese and whole wheat tortillas. - 5/18/09
  • NOTEWORTHYBANDZ
     We all loved this one. I had to add a lot more than the recipe though - can of black beans, corn, black olives, and 1/2 a large green pepper. I shredded all the torts too to make things simpler. Used 1.5 lbs of chicken. Topped it with light Sour C. and Salsa. This will give LOTS of left overs! - 12/31/09
  • SUGAR.MAGNOLIA
     Way too much cheese, and where are the veggies? This could use a few cans of beans or some slices peppers. Also, Much better to make your own enchilada sauce (takes only 10 minutes) to reduce sodium and artificial ingredients. I would cook the chx in the enchilada sauce for flavor. - 6/25/08
  • MISSAKBROWN
     This was soooooo good. I added corn and black beans and green chiles..... - 7/1/08
  • SNUGGLEBUG14
     This recipe is awesome. I cut the recipe by 1/2 and seasoned the chicken with S & P, garlic powder & cumin
    I also used whole wheat tortillas & low fat cheese.
    Yummy!! Thanks for sharing this.

    - 6/18/08
  • APPLEPIEDREAMS
     Good stuff - reheated really well. - 11/28/08
  • _STEFFI_
     I only made a 1/3rd of this and it turned out alright. My family is used to -my- Mexican Casserole, which of course has probably 1000 calories per serving lol. It is definitely something we can get used to though as a replacement :) - 3/18/10
  • BASKET-CASE
     This is a great recipe...I also used lowfat cheese and added black beans. Very healthy and great the next day! - 5/18/09
  • HEIDI_SEATTLE
     This was really quite good. The flavor will change a lot depending on what enchilada sauce you use (i.e., mild, medium, hot). I used the fat-free tortillas, and reduced fat cheese, and only 4 cups of cheese. 3 lbs. of chicken made it a very hearty dish, and the serving size was quite appropriate. - 1/3/09
  • STEMPY22
     This was good. My husband enjoyed it but the kids were not too fond of it...I added black beans and corn and then we topped it with fat free sour cream, salsa, jalapenos and fresh tomatos. - 7/23/08
  • CD2820447
     For the amount of time and ingredients involved, I would like it to be fabulous. It was just good to me & hubby, kids did not like it. Pour the remaining sauce over the top layer, or else it is too dry. Also, season the chicken or else it is too bland. Also, makes enough to feed a small army! - 5/7/08
  • MOMOFSAN01
     Great recipe and easy to make. Husband loved it and rave about it to our kids. Added corn & black olives. Will make again. I used precooked & cubed chicken. Quick & easy and good. Can't ask for more. - 5/25/09
  • READINGGAL
     This was very good. I added corn so it has a vege. DH & DD both gave it a 4.5. I thinks its a 4 now, but with some improvements will be a 5. I only used 19 oz of sauce, so need 24-32 oz (either green or w/chilies). I LOVE someone's idea of black olives on top. Serving size is half what I'm used to. - 4/2/09
  • PHYLON96
     I made this tonight but substituted salsa for the enchilada sauce!!! My family LOVED it!!!

    I usd to make something similar with flour tortillas, seasoned chicken, a carton of sour cream & a bag of shredded cheese all layered --- this is so much better for you!!! - 10/5/08
  • EVIE08
     Very good. I also added corn and black beans. - 10/5/08
  • CHICKEYBABE_
     Outstanding flavor and very filling. - 4/27/09
  • MRSBUTTERFLY
     sounds delicious! I think I will add black beans, corn and chilis to mine tomorrow night for dinner! - 3/16/09
  • LOLAHURAS
     a little high in sodium, but love mexican flavor - 10/5/08
  • SANDJROSS
     This is very easy and delicious! We also use the green enchilada sauce and a few black olives. Topped with light sour cream! - 6/21/08
  • HORNIE_TOAD
     My family loves it. I added black beans and corn and used low-fat cheese. My husband couldn't get enough. Thanks!!! - 6/19/08
  • SUGARPUNK52
     This is a very good recipe.It's easy too.Tastey. - 5/23/09



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