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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ultimate Chicken Enchilada Casserole – 10 Layers of Cheesy Bliss

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A layered Mexican-inspired casserole with chicken, cheese, tortillas, and flavorful sauces.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cooked and diced
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 16 ounces processed cheese spread
  • 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine chicken, soups, enchilada sauce, tomatoes, chiles, onion, garlic, broth, chili powder, and cheese in a pot.
  3. Cook over medium-high heat until cheese melts and ingredients combine.
  4. Spread thin layer of mixture in 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. Layer remaining mixture and tortillas like lasagna.
  6. Bake 45-60 minutes until bubbly and cheese browns.
  7. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep
  • Substitute flour tortillas if preferred
  • Top with fresh cilantro or sour cream before serving
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 1120mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg