Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Name: Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 118 milliliters beer; 255 grams chopped green chiles, drained; 794 grams whole tomatoes, drained and chopped; 6 6-inchs (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut in half; 2 larges egg whites, lightly beaten or 6 tablespoons egg substitute; 5 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 118 milliliters thinly sliced green onions; 0 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 0 teaspoons ground red pepper; 473 milliliters 1% low-fat milk; 85 grams 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 64 grams sliced ripe olives, drained; 355 milliliters chopped onion; 118 milliliters salsa; 1 teaspoons salt; 85 grams 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 567 grams skinned, boned chicken breast; 118 milliliters fat-free sour cream

Chicken Enchilada Casserole might be just the Mexican recipe you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 14g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 329 calories. For $1.56 per serving, you get a main course that serves 8. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up corn tortillas, ground pepper, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the salsa you could follow this main course with the Dessert Strawberry Salsa as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is perfect for Autumn.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 35

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Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.

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Cooking Spray

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Frying Pan

Add chicken; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.

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Whole Chicken

Remove chicken from skillet; let cool. Shred chicken with 2 forks; set aside.

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Whole Chicken

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Recoat skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat.

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Cooking Spray

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Add onion and garlic; saut 5 minutes or until tender.

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Garlic

Onion

Add shredded chicken, beer, red pepper, and tomatoes; cook 10 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates.

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Shredded Chicken

Red Pepper

Tomato

Beer

Remove from heat. Reserve 1 tablespoon green onions and 1 tablespoon olives for garnish. Stir remaining green onions, remaining olives, and chiles into chicken mixture; set aside.

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Green Onions

Whole Chicken

Chili Pepper

Olives

Combine flour, salt, cumin, and coriander in a medium saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended.

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All Purpose Flour

Milk

Salt

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Whisk

Place over medium heat; cook 7 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Gradually add hot milk mixture to egg whites, stirring constantly with whisk. Set aside.

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Egg Whites

Milk

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Place cheeses in a bowl; toss well. Set aside.

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

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Sauce

Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 40 minutes or until hot.

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Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese mixture, reserved green onions, and reserved olives; bake an additional 5 minutes.

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Green Onions

Cheese

Olives

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Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with sour cream and salsa.

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Sour Cream

Salsa

NOTE: You can assemble the casserole ahead of time; cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight, then bake at 350 for 1 hours or until bubbly. Or freeze casserole, thaw in refrigerator 24 hours, then bake for 1 hour or until thoroughly heated.

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Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Mexican on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. The Stoltz Organic Pinot Noir with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 26 dollars per bottle.