CHICKEN AND SWISS CHARD ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

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Categories     Chicken     Tomato     Bake     Parmesan     Winter     Chard     Tortillas     Monterey Jack     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Swiss chard, rinsed well and drained
2 garlic cloves, or to taste, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large whole chicken breast (about 1 1/2 pounds), cooked, boned, and shredded (about 1 1/4 cups meat)
vegetable oil for frying the tortillas
twelve 7-inch corn tortillas, dried at room temperature for 30 minutes, or until they are leathery and curled but not crisp
2 1/2 cupsMexican-style tomato sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cut the stems from the Swiss chard leaves and chop them and the leaves separately. In a large skillet cook the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is fragrant, stir in the Swiss chard stems and 1/4 cup water, and cook the mixture, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the leaves and cook the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the leaves are tender. Drain the Swiss chard mixture in a bowl toss it with the shredded chicken and salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a skillet heat 1/4 inch of the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, in it fry the tortillas, 1 at a time, turning them, 3 to 4 seconds, or until they are softened, and transfer them with tongs as they are fried to paper towels to drain. In a bowl thin the tomato sauce with the broth, spoon about 1/3 cup of it into the bottom of a greased 13- by 9-inch baking dish, and arrange 4 of the tortillas in one layer over it. Spread the tortillas with half the chicken mixture and half the Monterey Jack, spoon about 1/2 cup of the remaining sauce over the mixture, and cover it with 4 of the remaining tortillas in one layer. Spread the tortillas with the remaining chicken mixture and the remaining Monterey Jack, top the mixture with 1/2 cup of the remaining sauce, and cover it with the remaining 4 tortillas. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the tortillas and sprinkle it with the Parmesan. Bake the enchiladas, covered with foil, in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 15 minutes, remove the foil, bake the enchiladas, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until the cheese is bubbling.

Amrancadeey Amrancadeey
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves enchiladas. It's a great way to get your veggies in and it's also very flavorful.


shyqi curaj
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This casserole was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would probably use less chili powder next time.


Al ebna Mahadi
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I loved the combination of chicken, swiss chard, and enchilada sauce. It was a unique and delicious flavor combination.


Ashe Man
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover chicken and swiss chard. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Nokuthula Mathe
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I found this recipe to be a bit too salty. I would probably use less salt next time.


Fella Plays
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This casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would probably use less cheese next time.


Gail Cruz (Mrs. Cruz)
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves enchiladas. It's a great way to get your veggies in and it's also very flavorful.


Foysal Ahmed Emon
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and didn't take too long. The flavors were all very well-balanced.


Amw Van
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I loved the unique flavor of this casserole. The swiss chard added a nice earthy flavor that complemented the chicken and cheese. I would definitely make this again.


Shazzat Sarkar
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover chicken. The swiss chard added a nice pop of color and flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Violet Kereu
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I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. The prep work took a while, and the casserole took a long time to bake. The end result was good, but I'm not sure if it was worth the effort.


Roland Felizie
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. The chicken and swiss chard were cooked well, but the sauce lacked flavor. I would try adding more spices next time.


Aashna Bhattarai
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I'm not usually a fan of swiss chard, but this recipe changed my mind. The swiss chard was cooked perfectly and added a nice flavor to the casserole. I would definitely make this again.


Md Shohidullah
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This casserole was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of chicken, swiss chard, and enchilada sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


M Arif mehmood
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I'm always looking for new enchilada recipes, and this one did not disappoint. The chicken and swiss chard were a great combination, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Keilani Rimoni
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This chicken and swiss chard enchilada casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the swiss chard added a unique touch that we all loved. I will definitely be making this again.