Enchilada-Zagna

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 14

Enchilada-Zagna: A Mexican and Italian Fusion Dish

by The Chefin Mexican-Italian

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 -3 cooked chicken breasts , diced
	2 cans mild red enchilada sauce
	8 ounces sour cream
	12 ounces evaporated milk
	2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
	4 ounces diced green chilies , undrained
	1 package corn tortillas ( 12 tortillas )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

578

Sugar

10g

Fat

36g

Enchilada-Zagna is a fun and creative spin on both enchiladas and lasagna. It is a hearty and flavorful meal that combines the best elements of both cuisines. This recipe features tender chicken, melted cheddar cheese, and mild red enchilada sauce layered with corn tortillas. The final result is a warm and satisfying dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd. This meal can be enjoyed on its own or served with a side salad or a warm bread.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a saucepan, bring enchilada sauce to a boil. Reduce heat, stir in sour cream, evaporated milk, and cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted.
3.	Stir in diced green chilies.
4.	Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
5.	Spread 1/3 of the sauce into the bottom of the dish.
6.	Top with a layer of tortillas.
7.	Add half of the diced chicken on top of the tortillas, and 1/3 more of the sauce on top of the chicken.
8.	Repeat with another layer of tortillas, the rest of the chicken, and another 1/3 of the sauce.
9.	Add the final layer of tortillas on top, and pour the final 1/3 of the sauce on top of the tortillas.
10.	Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
11.	Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

Enchilada-Zagna is a unique dish that combines the flavors of Mexican and Italian cuisine.

The chicken and cheese make a protein-packed and filling meal.

CONS

This meal is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and sour cream.

The sodium content is also quite high due to the canned enchilada sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chicken in this dish provides a good source of protein, while the green chilies add some Vitamin C and antioxidants.
The calcium in the cheese provides support for bone and teeth health.