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Make Ahead Enchilada Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a great freezer meal!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: enchilada casserole
Servings: 8
Calories: 503kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 28 oz can green enchilada sauce
  • 1 packet of enchilada seasoning
  • 14 corn tortillas cut into 6 triangles each
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Mix the pre-shredded chicken breast with enchilada seasoning and about half the can of green enchilada sauce. Set aside.
  • Using a pizza cutter, cut each tortilla into 6 equally sized triangles.
  • Spread a little green enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13 in. baking pan.
  • Start layering by laying down the tortilla triangles.
  • Next a layer of chicken.
  • Then a layer of cheese.
  • Top cheese with another layer of tortillas.
  • Repeat the layering process 1 more time. cheese, chicken and then tortillas.
  • Pour the remaining green enchilada sauce over the casserole and sprinkle the top with remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven for 45-60 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and top is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 259g | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1350mg | Potassium: 753mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1150IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 351mg | Iron: 2.1mg