Description
A comforting and flavorful layered dish made with tortillas, tender shredded chicken, rich enchilada sauce, and melted cheese, baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 180°C and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft, then add diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, shredded chicken, and enchilada sauce. Mix well.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Assemble the Dish: Layer tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Let the dish rest before slicing for clean layers.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
- Adjust spice level by modifying chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: spicy chicken tortilla lasagna, layered chicken bake, tortilla casserole, cheesy chicken bake, enchilada lasagna