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aaa chicken enchilada casserole

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Johnny Young
@Johnk662561

This is a quick and easy casserole that is great ANYTIME! Add a side dish of Spanish Rice and a tossed salad for a full meal.

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(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 35 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For aaa chicken enchilada casserole

  • 3 lb
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 2 28 oz
    cans red enchilada sauce
  • 6 c
    mexican blend shredded cheese (reserve 1 cup)
  • 10 - 12 md
    flour tortillas
  • 2 can
    refried beans
  • 2 can
    diced green chilis
  • 2 qt
    cottage cheese, small curd or ricotta cheese
  • 1 can
    sliced black olives (optional)
  • 2 lg
    onions, yellow, medium chopped

How To Make aaa chicken enchilada casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Chop onion and set aside. Warm refried beans in microwave in a microwave safe bowl. Add onion and mix thoroughly.
  • 2
    Boil chicken in lightly salted water 30 minutes or until cooked through.
  • 3
    Remove cooked chicken, shred with two forks to desired consistency and set aside.
  • 4
    Mix shredded chicken, chilis and cottage/ricotta cheese together.
  • 5
    Pour enchilada sauce into a medium bowl. Add a little of the sauce to the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish or pan to prevent sticking.
  • 6
    Dip 3-4 tortillas in bowl of sauce. Arrange dipped tortillas in layer on bottom of dish, overlapping to cover bottom.
  • 7
    Add 1/2 cup each of bean mixture, chicken mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers ending with dipped tortillas on top. Add 1 cup cheese and remaining sauce to top of casserole.
  • 8
    Spray foil with cooking spray and lay sprayed side down on casserole and seal. Bake 30 minutes at 375. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese begins to brown and is bubbling.
  • 9
    Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes (otherwise it will fall apart into a mess). Top with chopped green oinions, sliced black olives or cilantro if desired.
  • 10
    Suggested toppings: Salsa, sour cream, fresh diced tomato.
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