All you need is 4 basic ingredients to prepare a healthy and enchilada casserole in the oven with 10 minutes prep time!
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
1 3/4 enchilada sauce, divided
1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
optional garnish: sour cream, sliced green onion or red onion, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sliced olives, diced avocado or guacamole
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 F, grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in a thin layer in the bottom of the dish.
- In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, 3/4 cup of the enchilada sauce, and about half of the cheese (1/2 cup).
- Place 4 of the tortillas in the bottom of the prepared dish, tearing or overlapping them as necessary to cover the bottom.
- Top with half of the chicken mixture and drizzle with 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce. Repeat layers one more time.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes (until cheese melted and casserole is hot and bubbly).
- Garnish with optional toppings and serve.
Bon Appetite! 😋
