Mama’s Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1

Mama's Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

8-10

Calories

420

Sugar

Fat

26g

Mama's Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a classic Tex-Mex dish that has been passed down through generations. It's a hearty and flavorful casserole that's made with simple and affordable ingredients. The combination of chicken, tortillas, cheese, and creamy soup results in a comforting and satisfying meal that's sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it with a simple green salad or beans for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3.	In a large bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, diced green chilies, chopped onion, and milnot evaporated milk.
4.	Layer half of the tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5.	Spread half of the chicken over the tortillas.
6.	Pour half of the soup mixture over the chicken.
7.	Sprinkle half of the grated cheddar cheese over the soup mixture.
8.	Repeat layers in the same order.
9.	Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.

PROS

This chicken enchilada casserole is easy to make and very delicious.

It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for a potluck gathering with friends and family.

It’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken.

CONS

This dish is quite high in calories and fat due to the cheese and creamy soup.

However, substituting low-fat or reduced-fat ingredients can make it healthier.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This chicken enchilada casserole is a good source of protein and calcium due to the chicken and cheese.
The onion and green chilies add vitamins and flavor to the dish.

	2 cans cream of chicken soup
	2 cans diced green chilies
	1 onion , chopped
	10 ounces cheddar cheese , grated
	12 corn tortillas
	4 -5 chicken breasts , boiled and torn in pieces
	1 can milnot original evaporated milk