Chicken Enchilada Casserole II

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 1

Delicious Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe for dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 container sour cream
	1 jar salsa
	1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
	1/4 cup diced onion
	1 can chili beans , drained
	6 flour tortillas , cut into strips
	6 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and shredded
	4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

486

Sugar

Fat

28g

Chicken Enchilada Casserole II is a classic Mexican-inspired dish that's popular in parts of the United States as well. The combination of tender shredded chicken, spicy chili beans, and creamy sauce makes this dish a fan favorite. This casserole is perfect for serving up as a weeknight dinner, and it also makes great leftovers for lunch the next day. Serve it up with a side of rice or a fresh salad to balance out the flavors and add more nutrients.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, salsa, and cream of chicken soup.
3.	Spread 1/2 of the salsa mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4.	Layer with the onion, chili beans, tortillas, and chicken; cover with remaining salsa mixture.
5.	Spread cheese over the top. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is easy to make and packed with flavor.

It’s a great dish for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories and sodium due to the use of condensed soup and cheese.

It’s important to balance it out with lighter sides and healthy options throughout the day.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole provides a good source of protein from the chicken.
It can also be a good source of fiber if made with whole wheat tortillas and beans.
Using low-fat cheese and sour cream can also help reduce the amount of saturated fat in the dish.