Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Per serving

217kcal
13.8гProteins
9.7гFats
18.6гCarbs

This is great to make for get-togethers and parties or whenever you are expecting friends and family, or a good Sunday evening meal that will give you leftovers for the week. My mom used to make this when I was a kid, and now I've added my own twists to it.

Ingredients

16 serv.
  • diced chicken breasts1 1⁄2 lbs
  • chopped bacon1⁄4 lb
  • onion1
  • corn (optional) or 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)3⁄4 cup
  • green bell pepper1
  • jalapeno pepper1
  • banana peppers2
  • minced garlic1 tablespoon
  • refried beans16 ounces
  • green enchilada sauce28 ounces
  • fresh salsa1 cup
  • shredded taco cheese1 lb
  • flour tortillas8
  • salt1⁄2 teaspoon
  • ground pepper1⁄2 teaspoon
  • teaspoon cumin1⁄2
  • teaspoon taco seasoning1⁄2
  • lime1
  • small bunch chopped fresh cilantro1

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Dice chicken and bacon and start browning in a large skillet.

  2. 2

    Dice peppers and onions and add to chicken when it is 2/3 browned.

  3. 3

    Continue to saute and add garlic, lime, cilantro, corn and seasonings after a few minutes.

  4. 4

    Add re-fried beans and 1/3 of the cheese and stir into filling until everything is soft and melted and then turn off the heat.

  5. 5

    Pour a third of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a foil pan or casserole dish.

  6. 6

    Take half of the tortillas and fill with the chicken filling and roll up to create a bottom layer in the casserole dish. As you make the enchilada rolls can can also pre-cut them into halves or thirds for easier serving.

  7. 7

    Add a little cheese, some more enchilada sauce and some salsa.

  8. 8

    Fill the rest of the tortillas to make an upper layer and then top with remaining sauce, salsa, and cheese.

  9. 9

    Place in oven and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until the top cheese is nice and browned.

  10. 10

    Serve and enjoy!

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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