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Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe


By: Rhonda McCormick
   
Recipe Categories: Casseroles   |   Chicken Recipes   |   Member Recipes
Yield: 2 meals worth
 
Ingredients
  1-1/4  lb chicken (Shredded)  
  1-1/2  cups onion (Chopped)  
  4   garlic cloves (minced)  
  1/2  cup beer  
  1/2  tsp cayenne pepper  
  1  bunch cilantro  
  1   28 oz can tomatoes  
  1/2  cup sliced green onions  
  1   2-1/4 oz. can sliced olives  
  2   4.5 oz can chopped green chiles  
  5  tbs flour  
  1/2  tsp salt  
  1/2  tsp cumin  
  2  cups milk  
  2   large eggs whites(beaten)  
  3/4  cups cheddar cheese  
  3/4  cups monterey jack cheese  
  6   corn tortillas  
  1/2  cup sour cream  
    salsa  
 
Instructions
 
  1. Saute onion and garlic. Add shredded chicken, ber, pepper, cilantro, and tomatoes. Cook until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove from heat. Add chiles and all but 1 tsp of green onions and olives. Set aside.

 
  2. Combine flour, salt, and cumin in a med saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Place over med heat. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Gradually add hot milk mix to egg whites. Set aside.

 
  3. Spread 1/2 cup white sauce in bottom of a 2 1/2 quart casserole or souffle dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 4 tortilla halves over sauce; top with 2 cups chicken mix, 1/2 cup white sauce, and 1/2 cup cheese mix. Repeat layers, ending with sauce. Set remaining 1/2 cup cheese mix aside.

 
  4. Bake uncovered at 350 for 40 min. Sprinkle with remianing 1/2 cup cheese, reserved onions and olives. Bake an additional 5 minutes.

 
  5. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

 
   


 



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