Mexican Chicken Enchilada Bake
Layers of tender shredded chicken, gooey cheese, spicy enchilada sauce, and soft tortillas baked to perfection. A flavorful and comforting twist on classic enchiladas that the whole family will love.
ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2.
In a bowl, mix together shredded chicken, green chilies, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3.
Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- 4.
Layer 4 tortillas on top of the sauce, overlapping as needed.
- 5.
Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
- 6.
Sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese on top of the chicken.
- 7.
Repeat the layers starting with enchilada sauce, tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- 8.
Top with the remaining tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese.
- 9.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 10.
Let it cool for a few minutes, then sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
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