I usually shy away from casseroles like this, because they tend to be too dry as leftovers, but this one was good the night I made it and as leftovers! I have modified the recipe quite a bit from the original one (HERE), their's was a bit labor intensive!
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
2-3 chicken breasts
1 4 oz can (or 4 oz fresh) green chiles
1/2 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt & pepper
1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 can corn kernels
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup salsa verde
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp chopped pickled jalapenos (this just means the ones that come from a jar, not fresh ones)
9 (6-inch) corn tortillas (or tortilla chips, as I prefer)
1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Put chicken breasts, green chile, onion and garlic in a crock pot. Season chicken with salt & pepper. Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. When done, shred the chicken and mix the rest of the ingredients except the tortillas and cheese.
Spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture on the bottom of the pan. Add a layer of tortillas (or tortilla chips). Repeat layers, ending with a layer chicken. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Oooh, yum. I'm always looking for new chicken enchilada recipes! Did your kids eat it with the jalapenos?
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