AAA Chicken Enchilada Casserole
By
Johnny Young
@Johnk662561
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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.
Ingredients
- 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 medium
- flour tortillas
- 2 can(s)
- refried beans
- 2 can(s)
- diced green chilis
- 2 qt
- cottage cheese, small curd or ricotta cheese
- 1 can(s)
- sliced black olives (optional)
- 2 large
- onions, yellow, medium chopped
How to Make AAA Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Chop onion and set aside. Warm refried beans in microwave in a microwave safe bowl. Add onion and mix thoroughly.
- 2Boil chicken in lightly salted water 30 minutes or until cooked through.
- 3Remove cooked chicken, shred with two forks to desired consistency and set aside.
- 4Mix shredded chicken, chilis and cottage/ricotta cheese together.
- 5Pour 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.
- 6Dip 3-4 tortillas in bowl of sauce. Arrange dipped tortillas in layer on bottom of dish, overlapping to cover bottom.
- 7Add 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.
- 8Spray 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.
- 9Remove 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.
- 10Suggested toppings: Salsa, sour cream, fresh diced tomato.
About AAA Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Course/Dish: Chicken, Casseroles
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Regional Style: Southwestern
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
