Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe Video

A great mexican style lasagna! This is a great recipe to entertain with, but quick and easy enough for a weeknight dinner! It’s also gluten-free! Could easily be doubled and placed in a 9×13 inch pan to serve more people.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In40 MinServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient,
Interest GroupHealthy

Recipe Story

Nutrition (per 1 large serving) Calories: 376, Fat: 8.9g (2.2g Saturated), Carbs: 37g, Fibre: 6.7g, Sugars: 2.8g, Protein: 39g

Ingredients

 Onion1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), chopped
 Frozen corn1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cumin1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salsa verde2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)
 Light cream cheese1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Corn tortillas9 Small, cut into quarters
 Low fat shredded cheddar cheese1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Rotisserie chicken/Shredded chicken breast12 Ounce

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 423 Calories from Fat 75

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8 g11.9%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g13.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 30 mg10%

Sodium 790.3 mg32.9%

Total Carbohydrates 61 g20.4%

Dietary Fiber 4.7 g18.8%

Sugars 6.8 g

Protein 29 g57.2%

Vitamin A 2.1% Vitamin C 7.5%

Calcium 9.7% Iron 14.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8×8 inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. In a skillet on the stove, spray with cooking spray and on medium heat brown the onions and corn. Remove from heat and stir in cumin. Meanwhile, in a magic bullet, blender or food processor, blend together the salsa verde and light cream cheese. Set aside. Cut the corn only tortilla’s into quarters. Place a layer of the tortilla’s in the 8×8 pan. The add a layer of the corn and onion mixture, then add a layer of chicken, then the salsa/cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers (corn tortilla’s, corn/onion, chicken, salsa/cream cheese). Finish the last layer of corn tortilla’s, then add the shredded cheese.

Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25-30 minutes until browned and bubbly. Cut into 4 servings. Serve with salad on the side.
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