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My dinner was suppose to be Crock pot Chicken Enchiladas, but instead I made this easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole! This is what happens when you realize that a couple hours before dinner with a busy night ahead, you remember that you forgot to put your Chicken in the crockpot! What?! Umm ya. Since Budget Friendly Meals are my jam, last night I got this brilliant idea! This also makes a wonderful chicken enchilada casserole freezer meal!
This super easy chicken enchilada casserole recipe only has 5 ingredients! YAY! The best part is that it has a crunchy tortilla chips topping! YUM! AAAnd it was ready in an hour!
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients:
Cold Chicken Breasts (Fresh or Frozen)
Large can Enchilada Sauce (Red or Green)
3 Cups Cooked Rice (white or wheat)
Tortilla Chips
2 Cups Shredded Cheese (any kind)
Directions:
Spray 9×13 pan with cooking spray. Place as many Chicken Breast in the pan that your family will eat. Then pour can of Enchilada Sauce over the top.
Cover with foil and cook for 1-2 hours at 400 degrees. This is so that the chicken gets really tender and you can shred.
Remove and shred Chicken
Now top with the 3 cups of cooked rice…spread evenly over the chicken and sauce.
Then top with Tortilla Chips and Cheese
Want freezer Chicken Enchilada Casserole for later?
STOP HERE!
Add the cheese and save the chips for when you are ready to cook!
For best results, put the casserole into a freezer safe container!
This is where doubling your recipes comes in handy! It’s one of the BEST and EASIEST Freezer Cooking Methods I’ve found to stock my freezer with little work.
Now pop into the oven just until Cheese melts!
There you have it! Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole that you can even freeze for later!
Hi! I'm Shari Lynne, Mom of 7 and Mimi to16. Faith Filled Food for Moms was established in 2011 to share my budget friendly & simple recipes, meal planning tips, and faith-based encouragement. My goal is to inspire and support you with practical ideas that nourish your families body and soul. Thanks for being part of our wonderful community and journey with me!
I love all the ingredients in your recipe,we really like basamati rice, seems like we always have some sort of casserole in our fridge, my husband loves leftovers so it makes meals simple for me.Would love to have you stop by and share on our Fridays Features Linky Party.
Have a great weekend!!!
Karren
Thanks so much for this recipe, Shari! We eat a lot of Mexican food in our home. I love enchiladas casserole style because it is quicker than rolling individual enchiladas. I’m all about efficiency. I’m pinning this one to try soon with my favorite enchilada sauce.
This casserole looks delicious! I love that it only has 5 ingredients. I’d be thrilled if you shared this at my Creative Ways Link party that is live right now. Hope to see you there!
Blessings,
Nici
This looks like an awesome comfort food to make during our cold Minnesota winters! Thank you so much for sharing on The Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop! I’m definitely pinning!!
Hi Christie! I LOVE Chicken Enchiladas..obviously..LOL but this really was so very easy and FAST..well besides the cooking time 😉 If you had pre cooked Chicken though, boom it wouldn’t take anytime at all 🙂 Thanks for stopping by! Blessings!
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What a great idea! It looks delisious. Thanks for sharing at Simple Lives Thursday; hope to see you again this week.
Love this simple recipe! Thanks for sharing it at the Homemaking link-up. Blessings!
Thank you Renee! Thank YOU for stopping by and having the link party 🙂 Blessings!
Yum! This sounds like a great and easy meal.
I love all the ingredients in your recipe,we really like basamati rice, seems like we always have some sort of casserole in our fridge, my husband loves leftovers so it makes meals simple for me.Would love to have you stop by and share on our Fridays Features Linky Party.
Have a great weekend!!!
Karren
Totally missed your comment Karren!! Missed the party too.. Boo I’ll link up this Friday for sure! Thank you so much for stopping by! Blessings!
I have never put rice in mine, good idea.
Anything to cut corners Leona..LOL Lazy… Did I say that?! Thanks for stopping by! Blessings!
Oh my goodness it looks delicious! And what a way to rescue dinner!
I would never think to add rice. I can’t wait to make this!
Great way to eat enchiladas! Looks easy to do and delicious.
Oh, I have to try this. I am always last minute for dinner. This looks super easy.
This looks delicious!! Only 5 ingredients? I’m in!
Just pinned and plan to make it. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for this recipe, Shari! We eat a lot of Mexican food in our home. I love enchiladas casserole style because it is quicker than rolling individual enchiladas. I’m all about efficiency. I’m pinning this one to try soon with my favorite enchilada sauce.
I’m always looking for new recipes to try. This looks AMAZING!
This casserole looks delicious! I love that it only has 5 ingredients. I’d be thrilled if you shared this at my Creative Ways Link party that is live right now. Hope to see you there!
Blessings,
Nici
Thank you for the invite Nici! I added you to my link party list too 😀 Have a blessed weekend! <3
This looks like an awesome comfort food to make during our cold Minnesota winters! Thank you so much for sharing on The Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop! I’m definitely pinning!!
This looks awesome! I made chicken enchiladas this week, but this looks easier. I will give it a try!
Hi Christie! I LOVE Chicken Enchiladas..obviously..LOL but this really was so very easy and FAST..well besides the cooking time 😉 If you had pre cooked Chicken though, boom it wouldn’t take anytime at all 🙂 Thanks for stopping by! Blessings!
This looks delicious I cant wait to try it.
Thank you Steve! Enjoy!