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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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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 is my jam, last night I got this brilliant idea!  My dinner was suppose to be Crock pot Chicken Enchiladas,  but instead I made Chicken Enchilada Casserole? 

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This super simple meal only has 5 ingredients!  YAY!

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 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.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Now top with the 3 cups of cooked rice…spread evenly over the chicken and sauce.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Then top with Tortilla Chips and Cheese

Want to freeze 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.

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Now pop into the oven just until Cheese melts!

There you have it!  Chicken Enchilada Casserole!

YUMMY!

Enjoy! v

 

 

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 
Course: Quick and Easy Dinners
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Author: Shari Lynne
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Remove and shred Chicken
  4. Now top with the 3 cups of cooked rice…spread evenly over the chicken and sauce.
  5. Then top with Tortilla Chips and Cheese
  6. Now pop into the oven just until Cheese melts!
  7. There you have it! Chicken Enchilada Casserole!

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Comments

  2. This looks awesome! I made chicken enchiladas this week, but this looks easier. I will give it a try! I’m stopping by from the Inspire Me Wednesday linky party. Have a great week!

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    • 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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  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!!

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  4. 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

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  6. 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. Thanks so much for linking up to the #shinebloghop.

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  13. 4 stars
    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

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