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Chicken Enchilada Casserole in a blue serving dish
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This scrumptious Chicken Enchilada Casserole is layered with corn tortillas, chicken, Poblano peppers, enchilada sauce, and cheese. It's a hit with everyone who tastes it.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, chicken enchilada casserole
Servings: 8
Calories: 528kcal
Author: Kim Beaulieu

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs trim all the skin and bone and discard (3 pounds of chicken thighs should equal just over 1 pound of meat)
  • 2 medium Poblano peppers diced
  • 2 medium red peppers diced
  • ½ medium sweet onion diced
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 10 ounces enchilada sauce
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 8 oz Mexican blend shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut all the usable meat off of your chicken thighs. Discard any skin and bones. (tip: save chicken bones to make chicken stock or soup) Cut into small, even pieces.
  • Cut up all the vegetables.
  • In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add the chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the juices run clear. Add the diced poblano peppers, diced red peppers, and diced onions to the pan. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the chicken starts to brown and the vegetables are soft. Add salt and pepper, stir until well combined. Remove the chicken mixture from the pan. Set aside.
  • Heat up the enchilada sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Set aside.
  • In a casserole dish line two corn tortillas on the bottom, they can overlap slightly if needed.
  • Spoon ⅓ of the chicken mixture over the corn tortillas.
  • Pour ⅓ of the enchilada sauce over the chicken mixture.
  • Sprinkle ⅓ of the cheese over top the enchilada sauce.
  • Repeat all layers two more times.
  • Place casserole dish in the oven and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and slice immediately.
  • Serve with a big old cheese loving smile!

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Notes

Originally posted on May 13, 2016.

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1578IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 2mg