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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Learn how to make delicious Chicken Enchilada Casserole with this easy recipe. Perfect for a family dinner or gathering. Click to get the recipe now!


Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil (30 ml)
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 c. shredded cooked beef (720 g)
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles
  • 1/2 tsp (3 ml). paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 3 (10-ounce) cans green enchilada sauce
  • 2/3 c. plain yogurt (160 ml)
  • 18 corn tortillas, cut in half
  • 3 c. grated cheddar cheese (about 340 g)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic, jalapeño, and onion until they soften, approximately 3 minutes.
  3. Add the shredded beef, green chiles, paprika, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Set aside 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce, then pour the rest into the skillet and mix well. Heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Turn off the burner and blend in the plain yogurt.
  6. Coat the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the reserved 1/2 cup enchilada sauce.
  7. Arrange 12 tortilla halves on the bottom, overlapping them as needed, then layer with one-third of the beef mixture and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
  8. Repeat the process to form 2 more layers of tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese, creating a total of 3 layers.
  9. Bake until the dish is bubbling and the top is golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  10. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
  11. Before serving, generously top with chopped cilantro.

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