Rating: 4.5 stars
25 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 17
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1

Mix all your favorite Mexican flavors into one easy chicken enchilada casserole. It's great to make ahead and tastes even better the day after.

Recipe by Cooking Light March 2006

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Credit: Jan Smith

Recipe Summary

Yield:
10 servings (serving size: 1 casserole slice and 1 tablespoon sour cream)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add prechopped onion; cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in cumin, chili powder, garlic salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute. Stir in beans; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chicken, 1/2 cup green onions, and 7 tablespoons ripe olives; stir well.

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  • Preheat oven to 350°.

  • Layer 6 tortillas on bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread 2 cups chicken mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining 6 tortillas.

  • Combine milk, chopped cilantro, and salsa in a blender, and process until smooth. Pour over top of tortillas. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, remaining 1/2 cup green onions, and remaining 1 tablespoon olives. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve with sour cream. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

353 calories; calories from fat 30%; fat 11.8g; saturated fat 4.2g; mono fat 4.2g; poly fat 1.8g; protein 23.5g; carbohydrates 45.8g; fiber 7.9g; cholesterol 45mg; iron 2.5mg; sodium 734mg; calcium 396mg.
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