Taco Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1/4 cup Spanglish Asadero Taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 2.5 cups enchilada sauce
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ degrees.
- In a skillet, combine shredded chicken, diced yellow onion, Spanglish Asadero Taco seasoning, and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- In a greased 11x9 casserole dish, spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom. Place two flour tortillas on top to cover the bottom of the dish.
- Add 1/3 of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, followed by 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers two more times: two tortillas, 1/3of the chicken mixture, 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the final two tortillas on top, pour the remaining enchilada sauce over them, and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro. Enjoy!