chicken enchilada casserole

Bellevue, KY
Updated on Jan 5, 2012

My children request this all the time. A very simple Mexican dish that the family will enjoy.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups shredded cooked chicken (store bought rotisserie will save you time)
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheese blend
  • 1 package corn tortillas (about 12 tortillas)
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce (i like ole el paso brand)
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup

How To Make chicken enchilada casserole

  • Step 1
    preheat oven @ 350 degrees spray a 13X9 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Step 2
    in mixing bowl add enchilada sauce and cream of mushroom soup together. (can subsiture with cream of chicken soup for those who do not like mushrooms). add chopped up onion to mixture.
  • Step 3
    cut up tortillas in 4's. start layering ingredients like a lasanga. tortillas chicken sauce mixture cheese repeat layers (i usually have 3 layers)
  • Step 4
    cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. uncover and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden.
  • Step 5
    Cut into squares. Can be served with sour cream or salsa. MARGARITAS are optional.

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Category: Chicken
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Mexican

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