Recipe formulasChicken Enchilada Casserole
Oven Baked

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

The formula

Chicken + tomato base + mozzarella or cheddar + spices

What you’ll need

  • Chicken breast
  • Onion, diced
  • Garlic, minced
  • Tomato paste or salsa
  • Mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • Spices & seasonings: cumin, oregano, cayenne (optional), salt, and pepper

How to make it

  1. Cook the chicken breast, then shred or chop it.
  2. Cook the onion and garlic until softened.
  3. Add the tomato paste or salsa, cumin, oregano, cayenne (optional), salt, and pepper. If using tomato paste, add enough water to make a sauce.
  4. Combine some of the sauce with the chicken.
  5. Arrange the chicken in a baking dish and spoon the remaining sauce over it.
  6. Top with mozzarella or cheddar cheese and bake until bubbling. About 20-25 mins @ 375°F.

Make it your own

  • Serve with lime juice, fresh cilantro, and/or sour cream.
Chicken enchilada casserole with melted cheddar, sour cream, and lime.