Best 5 Chicken And Tortilla Enchilada Bake Recipes
Indulge in a fiesta of flavors with our delectable Chicken and Tortilla Enchilada Bake, a symphony of Mexican and American cuisine. This hearty and comforting casserole is a perfect blend of tender chicken, savory enchilada sauce, gooey cheese, and crispy tortillas, all baked to perfection. With three irresistible variations – classic, creamy, and sour cream – this dish caters to every palate. The classic recipe offers a traditional enchilada experience, while the creamy version adds a velvety bechamel sauce for a richer, more decadent flavor. For those who love a tangy kick, the sour cream variation incorporates a zesty sour cream sauce, creating a delightful contrast to the savory filling. Each recipe is detailed with step-by-step instructions, making it easy for home cooks of all skill levels to recreate this restaurant-quality dish in their own kitchen.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
LAYERED CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
Layers of sauce and tortillas mingle with a seasoned chicken and black bean mixture. This is a delicious and easy recipe best served with a side of Spanish rice. You may wish to substitute low fat sour cream.
Provided by DEBMCE4
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and spray with vegetable cooking spray. Saute chicken with cumin and coriander until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the cilantro, black beans, and green chile peppers.
- Spread half of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of an 11x7 inch baking dish. Place 4 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping if necessary. Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, and sprinkle with half of the cheese and half of the sour cream. Spoon the remaining enchilada sauce over the cheese, and make another layer of tortillas. Layer the remaining chicken mixture over the tortillas. Cover dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the cover, and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and dot with sour cream. Continue cooking, uncovered, for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese melts. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 91.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 508.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
QUICK AND EASY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
I got my picture in the paper for this one! My friends' husbands always fall in love with this when I bring it to parties! My 4 picky kids eat it! If you want to skip the charring step, simply tear the tortillas into fourths so they absorb the sauce better.
Provided by SGRCOOKI
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Season chicken with garlic salt. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Cool, shred, and set aside.
- With metal tongs, char each tortilla half over the open flame of a gas stove burner for about 1 minute, until lightly puffed.
- Pour about 1/2 inch enchilada sauce in the bottom of a medium baking dish, and arrange 6 tortillas in a single layer. Top with 1/2 the chicken, 1/3 cheese, 1/2 the sour cream, and 1/3 of the remaining enchilada sauce. Repeat. Coat remaining tortillas thoroughly with remaining enchilada sauce, and arrange on top of the layers. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and top with any remaining enchilada sauce
- Cover, and bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 955.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE
A creamy chicken and cheese casserole with bell pepper, onion and spicy tomatoes
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings (1 cup each)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray 8x8-inch baking dish and medium skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add bell pepper and onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring several times.
- 2. Stir in broth, soup, undrained tomatoes and chicken; blend well. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
- 3. Layer 1/3 each of the tortilla pieces, chicken mixture and cheese evenly in baking dish. Repeat layers twice more. Bake uncovered 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
CHICKEN ENCHILADA BAKE
Your family is going to gobble up this cheesy, southwestern and easy chicken enchilada casserole...and will ask for it again and again. It's real comfort food! -Melanie Burns, Pueblo West, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: chicken, enchilada sauce, sour cream, tortillas and cheese. Repeat layers., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165° If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE
Mother frequently made this comforting chicken tortilla casserole when I was growing up. Our family would scrape the pan clean. Chicken, cheese and zippy green chiles are a mouthwatering mix.-Jerri Moror, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, chiles, broth, soups and onion; set aside. Layer half of the tortillas in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cutting to fit pan if desired. Top with half of the chicken mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, serve with sour cream and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1007mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
Tips:
- For a crispier topping, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- If you don't have enchilada sauce, you can make your own by simmering a can of tomato sauce with chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
- To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cumin for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have a large baking dish, you can make this recipe in two smaller dishes.
- Serve the enchilada bake with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded lettuce.
Conclusion:
This chicken and tortilla enchilada bake is an easy and delicious meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful enchilada sauce, and melted cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also very versatile. You can use different types of meat, such as ground beef or turkey, or you can add different vegetables, such as corn or black beans. You can also adjust the level of spiciness by using a milder or hotter enchilada sauce. So get creative and make this recipe your own!
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