Mexican Casserole Recipe

reader reviews

"Such an easy recipe that was absolutely DELICIOUS! Will definitely be adding this recipe into the rotation!" ~ Caylee

key ingredients:

olive oil salt garlic powder chili powder smoked paprika chicken onion bell pepper canned pinto beans enchilada sauce cream cheese corn tortillas Mexican cheese blend

about this recipe

high protein one-pan meal make ahead

This easy, feel-good Mexican casserole recipe is packed with tender juicy chicken, colorful fajita veggies, and layers of corn tortillas, all bathed in lightly creamy and smoky enchilada sauce and topped with a sprinkle of gooey cheese.

STEP 1:

Slice the vegetables and chicken.

STEP 2:

Saute chicken with spices & remove from pan. Saute vegetables then add the chicken back to the pan.

STEP 3:

Add enchilada sauce, cream cheese, and beans.

STEP 4:

Evenly spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in a baking dish.

STEP 5:

Layer chicken mixture with tortillas and top with remaining enchilada sauce & cheese. Bake.

For dairy-free, swap out the regular cream cheese for dairy-free cream cheese, and the Mexican shredded cheese blend for dairy-free cheddar cheese. For gluten-free, make sure to use a gluten-free enchilada sauce.

make this casserole gluten & dairy free:

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