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Easy Enchilada Casserole

Tara Noland
Easy Enchilada Casserole is a great make ahead dish that can be popped in the oven at anytime!
4.92 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 -8 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 18-6 " flour or corn tortillas
  • 1-10 oz. jar red medium enchilada sauce
  • 2-10 oz. jar green mild enchilada sauce
  • 4 cups cooked chicken
  • 4 cups Tex Mex shredded cheese
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup black olives
  • 1 large tomato diced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place 6 tortillas in the bottom, overlapping as needed. Top with one jar of green enchilada sauce, spreading out to the edges. Place on top 1/2 of the chicken, 1/3 of the cheese and 1/2 of the onion. Layer on top 6 more tortillas, followed by the red enchilada sauce and then the remaining chicken, 1/3 of the cheese and remaining 1/2 of the onion. Top again with 6 more tortillas, the other jar of green enchilada sauce and the remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for 30-40 min. until nicely browned on top and bubbling. Let stand for 5-8 min. Top with the shredded lettuce, black olives and tomatoes. Cut into squares and serve.
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