There are many different ways for you to enjoy chicken enchilada casseroles! They range from creamy and spicy to healthy and unique - the one thing that they have in common is that they are delicious. If you are ready for a new flavor adventure, give these chicken enchilada casserole recipes a try!
This is a good ol' comforting chicken enchilada casserole dish! One of the things that takes this casserole to the next level is that you make your own red enchilada sauce! The sauce is layered along with the chicken, bean, and green chile mix with sauce dipped tortillas and lots and lots of cheese! Bake until golden brown on top!
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Looking for a no-fuss chicken enchilada casserole recipe? Well, then this is the dish for you! All you need is corn tortillas, cooked and shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, and enchilada sauce. The sauce is layered on the bottom of the casserole dish with the tortillas placed on top. This is followed by refried beans, chicken, and cheese - repeat until you get to the final layer and bake!
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Not only is this casserole super easy to make but it is also great for fussy eaters as the only veggies are corn and scallions! The enchilada sauce serves as the base and is layered over with corn tortillas, corn, scallions, chicken, and cheese. Follow this format until you get to the top cheese layer. Bake until golden brown!
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Do you prefer green chile enchilada sauce? Well, then, you are going to love this casserole! Here, the layers consist of the green chile sauce, charred tortillas, cooked and shredded chicken, sour cream, and cheese. Bake until all these gorgeous flavors combine in a single casserole!
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If neither red nor green enchilada sauce is your jam, then give this recipe a chance! Here, you make up a light but creamy white enchilada sauce with green chiles added in. The casserole is made up of tortilla, sauce, chicken, white beans, and cheese layers. This is a delicious and fully loaded casserole!
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Want to switch things up with your enchilada casserole? This is the recipe that will do it for you! Here, rice replaces the tortilla, resulting in a heartier meal. Don't fret, though, because this casserole still boasts a ton of flavor. Rice and veggies are cooked in a spiced, tomato-based broth and mixed in with cooked chicken. This is all topped off with cheese and broiled!
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This casserole comes together in a single slow cooker with absolutely no fuss involved. There is so much flavor since the chicken is cooked in red enchilada sauce. Once cooked, the chicken is shredded and cheese, black olives, and tortilla strips are mixed in. The mixture is then topped off with more cheese and olives and cooked for a bit longer until the cheese has melted!
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This casserole really brings the flavor with its refreshing tangy, spicy, and cheesy elements! What really makes this casserole a standout is the roasted tomatillo base - it is made from tomatillos, garlic, jalapenos, and green onions grilled and then blended together. The rest of the casserole is made up of the sauce, tortillas, chicken, and cheese.
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Ready to try something new and amazing for your chicken enchilada casserole? It may not necessarily seem like all these ingredients go together but when combined, they produce a delicious and hearty casserole! Sauce dipped tortillas, chicken cooked in enchilada and barbecue sauce, sweet potatoes, and cheese make this a truly unforgettable recipe.
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A little bit of spicy and a whole lot of creamy - this poblano chicken enchilada casserole is sure to knock your socks off! You make the sauce with fresh poblanos and aromatics, milk, and a whole lot of pepper jack cheese. Layer the sauce on top of tortillas laid on a casserole on a dish and top with chicken and cheese. Keep layering until the top is just cheese. Bake until golden brown!
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Chicken enchilada casseroles are delicious but they aren't exactly the healthiest dish out there. Well, this recipe changes the game! The tortillas are swapped out for brown rice, you use salsa and green chiles instead of enchilada sauce, and go easier on the cheese. However, the incredible spices and sauces guarantee that this is still a delicious dish!
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Buffalo chicken wings meet an enchilada casserole in this recipe! Cooked and shredded chicken is combined with cream cheese and seasonings. This is layered on top of buffalo sauce, tortillas, and more buffalo sauce. Sprinkle some cheese on top and create another tortilla, sauce, and chicken layer before baking.
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This enchilada casserole really kicks things up to another level in the flavor department. It is smoky, spicy, and cheesy! The chicken is seared and cooked in a chipotle-tomato sauce before being shredded. In a casserole dish, tortillas are laid on the bottom and topped with the chicken and shredded cheese before adding more layers and baking!
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The chicken in this recipe is super flavorful too! It is completely covered in ranch and taco seasoning mixes before being slow cooked until tender. The chicken is placed on top of tortillas, sprinkled with ranch dressing and shredded cheese and then piled on with another layer. Bake until nice and cheesy!
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If you want an enchilada casserole that cooks up quickly, this is the recipe for you! The ground chicken is cooked with veggies, jalapeno, and seasoning. It is then piled on top of whole wheat tortillas and smothered in enchilada sauce and cheese. Repeat this until you get to the final cheesy layer and bake!
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Looking for a healthier casserole or just want to bump up the protein content? Well, go ahead and try out this recipe - you sub out the tortillas for quinoa. This recipe is still chock full of flavor since the quinoa is topped off with cheese and chicken simmered in enchilada sauce, seasonings, and chiles.
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If you are a fan of deep and complex flavors then you are going to absolutely love this casserole! Make a sauce with store bought mole and stock. Use this as the base and pile tortillas on top followed by chicken and cheese. Pile up the layers and bake!
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This low carb recipe skips tortillas as well as any other carb! Don't worry, this is still an incredibly creamy and delicious casserole! The chicken is baked in a mixture of enchilada sauce, cream cheese, and sour cream with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese on top. Bake and serve with your desired toppings!
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This is such a yummy and filling enchilada casserole. It is perfect for when you want something hearty and healthy but don't want to compromise on flavor. While the veggies are roasting, slow cook the chicken in taco seasoning. Then, mix this together and layer with tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese!
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This is a delicious Southern take on the enchilada casserole. Here, chicken mixed with enchilada sauce, beans, and cheese are sandwiched between homemade cornbread dough and baked until golden brown.
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Looking for something warm, cozy, and different, then this is a good recipe to try out! Rice cooked in stock replaces tortillas. The rice is sprinkled with chicken, mushrooms, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Create more layers and cook to perfection!
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This is another perfect recipe if you are looking to do something really different with your casserole. Here, you use sliced polenta instead of tortillas. Rounds are placed on a dish with enchilada sauce. This is topped off with the chicken and veggies mix and sprinkled with cheese. Finish up the layers and bake!
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This is such a fully loaded casserole with tons of flavor to it! Store bought smoked chicken is mixed in with beans and veggies, seasoned with Cajun seasoning. This is layered on top of tortillas and is topped off with a creamy, tangy enchilada sauce. Bake, add cheese, and bake again!
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This enchilada sauce has a little bit of kick to it thanks to the tabasco sauce! Make the creamy and spicy sauce and layer it on the bottom of a casserole dish. Place tortillas and chicken filling and top with more enchilada sauce. Finally, finish off with a melty Mexican cheese and bake!
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As you can see, there are plenty of ways for you to combine your love of casseroles and chicken enchiladas! The only thing left to do is to put these recipes to the test!
