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Pan of cheesy red chili chicken enchiladas topped with tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, and sour cream.
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Red Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Cheesy Red Chili Chicken Enchiladas baked with tender chicken, delicious sauce, and melty cheese — classic comfort food made easy.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cheesy casserole, chicken enchilada, easy chicken bake, red enchilada sauce, weeknight dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Julia Pacheco

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 can Rotel (drained)
  • 10 small corn tortillas quartered
  • 20 oz red or green enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375℉.
  • Mix chicken and Rotel.
  • Coat bottom of 8×8 dish with sauce.
  • Layer tortillas, chicken, cheese, and sauce; repeat 3 times.
  • Bake covered 30 minutes, then uncovered 25 minutes.

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Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Substitute green enchilada sauce for milder flavor.
  • Freeze portions up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 626kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 1708mg | Potassium: 618mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1614IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 509mg | Iron: 4mg
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