Enchilada-Style Chicken Bake
Layer shredded chicken with enchilada sauce and cheese, bake until bubbly, and finish with toppings.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked shredded chicken
- 3/4 cup Enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 small Tortillas (corn or flour), cut into strips
- 1 tsp Olive oil(optional)
- 2 tbsp Sour cream(optional)
- 1 tbsp Chopped cilantro(optional)
- 2 tbsp Diced red onion(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly oil a small baking dish.
- 2
In the baking dish, spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce. Add tortilla strips, then layer shredded chicken and remaining enchilada sauce.
- 3
Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the top.
- 4
Bake for 25 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- 5
Rest 5 minutes, then top with sour cream, cilantro, and red onion before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
640
32% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 36 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1350 mg |
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