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Chicken Enchilada Casserole


  • Author: hamidkom
  • Total Time: 45
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: None

Description

A delicious and comforting casserole that combines layers of tortillas, seasoned ground beef, cheese, and enchilada sauce.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup canned corn, drained
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 12 medium-sized flour tortillas
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese or cheese of choice
  • 10 ounce red enchilada sauce


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cook the ground beef in a large non-stick pan or skillet. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and ground cumin to the pan. Stir until the spices evenly coat the meat.
  4. Stir the corn and diced tomatoes into the beef mixture.
  5. Place 4 tortillas on the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Top the tortillas with a few spoonfuls of the beef mixture and a handful of shredded cheese.
  7. Continue this process two more times, creating layers with the tortillas, beef, and cheese.
  8. Finish by topping the dish with the enchilada sauce. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F or until the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or swap out the ground beef for shredded chicken or beans.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican