Nana’s Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 16

Nana's Chicken Enchilada Casserole - A Hearty Mexican Dish

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

437

Sugar

Fat

30g

Nana's Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a flavorful and hearty Mexican dish that is sure to become a family favorite. This casserole is filled with tender chicken, spicy green chilies, and melty cheese, all layered together with soft tortillas to create a satisfying and comforting meal. Whether you're looking for an easy dinner to serve on a weeknight, or a crowd-pleaser for a family gathering, Nana's Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a dish that is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese soup, green chilies, shredded cheddar cheese and chicken.
3.	In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Dip each tortilla into oil for 5 to 10 seconds or until soft and flexible.
4.	Place tortilla in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture in center of tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in pan. Repeat until the pan is full and all ingredients are used.
5.	Pour remaining chicken mixture over top of enchiladas and spread evenly. Top with any extra shredded cheese, if desired.
6.	Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the enchiladas are heated through.

PROS

Nana’s Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a hearty and satisfying Mexican dish that is perfect for family dinners.

With its rich blend of chicken, cheese and spicy green chilies, it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and cream soups.

It is best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Nana’s Chicken Enchilada Casserole is not particularly healthy due to its high calorie and fat content, it is a good source of protein from the chicken.
Additionally, the green chilies in this recipe may help to boost your metabolism and reduce inflammation.

	2 cans cream of chicken soup
	1 can cream of chicken soup
	2 cans cheddar cheese soup
	3 cans diced green chilies , roasted and peeled drained
	4 cups finely shredded mild cheddar cheese
	2 cups shredded chicken
	24 corn tortillas
	1/2 cup vegetable oil