CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

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This is great to make for get-togethers and parties or whenever you are expecting friends and family, or a good Sunday evening meal that will give you leftovers for the week. My mom used to make this when I was a kid, and now I've added my own twists to it.

Provided by Chef Curt

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 lbs diced chicken breasts
1/4 lb chopped bacon
1 onion
3/4 cup corn (optional) or 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 green bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper
2 banana peppers
1 tablespoon minced garlic
16 ounces refried beans
28 ounces green enchilada sauce
1 cup fresh salsa
1 lb shredded taco cheese
8 flour tortillas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
1 lime
1 small bunch chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Dice chicken and bacon and start browning in a large skillet.
  • Dice peppers and onions and add to chicken when it is 2/3 browned.
  • Continue to saute and add garlic, lime, cilantro, corn and seasonings after a few minutes.
  • Add re-fried beans and 1/3 of the cheese and stir into filling until everything is soft and melted and then turn off the heat.
  • Pour a third of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a foil pan or casserole dish.
  • Take half of the tortillas and fill with the chicken filling and roll up to create a bottom layer in the casserole dish. As you make the enchilada rolls can can also pre-cut them into halves or thirds for easier serving.
  • Add a little cheese, some more enchilada sauce and some salsa.
  • Fill the rest of the tortillas to make an upper layer and then top with remaining sauce, salsa, and cheese.
  • Place in oven and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until the top cheese is nice and browned.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 34.3, Sodium 565.4, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 13.8

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