Santa Fe Chicken Enchilada Bake

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 14

Santa Fe Chicken Enchilada Bake Recipe

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 1/2 cups cubed chicken , rotisserie
	1 can green enchilada sauce
	16 ounces sour cream
	9 corn tortillas , cut or torn into 1 inch pieces
	4 cups shredded cheese , pepper jack or 4 cups monterey jack cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

607

Sugar

Fat

43g

The Santa Fe Chicken Enchilada Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners. It's a Mexican-inspired dish that features tender chicken, spicy enchilada sauce, and melty cheese. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. This dish can be customized with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, or jalapenos for a personalized touch.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	In a large bowl, combine the chicken, enchilada sauce, and sour cream.
3.	Spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4.	Layer half of the tortillas and 1 1/3 cups of the cheese over the chicken mixture.
5.	Repeat layers with 1/3 of the chicken mixture, remaining tortillas, and 1 1/3 cups cheese.
6.	Top with the remaining chicken mixture and cheese.
7.	Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8.	Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

This Santa Fe Chicken Enchilada Bake is a quick and easy one-dish meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

It’s also easy to customize with your favorite toppings like avocado, jalapenos, or cilantro.

CONS

This dish is not particularly healthy, as it is high in calories, fat, and sodium.

It is best enjoyed as an occasional treat as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish does contain some protein from the chicken, as well as some fiber from the tortillas.
However, it is high in sodium and saturated fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.