aaa chicken enchilada casserole

How To Make aaa chicken enchilada casserole

• Step 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.
• Step 2
  Boil chicken in lightly salted water 30 minutes or until cooked through.
• Step 3
  Remove cooked chicken, shred with two forks to desired consistency and set aside.
• Step 4
  Mix shredded chicken, chilis and cottage/ricotta cheese together.
• Step 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.
• Step 6
  Dip 3-4 tortillas in bowl of sauce. Arrange dipped tortillas in layer on bottom of dish, overlapping to cover bottom.
• Step 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.
• Step 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.
• Step 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.
• Step 10
  Suggested toppings: Salsa, sour cream, fresh diced tomato.
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