New Mexico Red Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 5
New Mexico Red Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 -6 pieces chicken
1 yellow onion
2 cups red chili peppers
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon garlic
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 -2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
9 -12 corn tortillas
1 roma tomato
1 cup lettuce
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup sour cream
4 flour tortillas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
452
Sugar
3g
Fat
27g
New Mexico Red Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a popular Southwest dish that is perfect for a night in with family or friends. This dish is packed with flavor and spice, with the red chili peppers adding an extra kick. The dish is made with shredded chicken, onion, spices, and corn tortillas, and topped with sharp cheddar cheese. This casserole is a crowd-pleaser and is a great dish to make in advance and reheat later. Serve with some fresh veggies or a side salad for a well-rounded meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Boil chicken until no longer pink. Shred chicken into small pieces and set aside.
3.Sauté diced onion until translucent. Add in red chili peppers, oregano, cumin, and garlic and let cook for about 5 minutes.
4.In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/2 cup of water.
5.Add cornstarch mixture to chili mixture and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
6.Take a 9x13 inch pan and add a layer of tortillas to the bottom of the pan. Top with chicken, chili mixture, and shredded cheese.
7.Continue layering until all ingredients are used up.
8.Place 4 flour tortillas on top of everything (these will be on the top layer) and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9.Bake for 20-25 minutes.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and can be made in advance and reheated later.

It is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for feeding large groups.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories and fat due to the cheese and tortillas.

It is not a dish for those who cannot handle spice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Red chili peppers contain capsaicin, which has been linked to helping with pain relief and improved heart health. Chicken is a good source of protein.

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