Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp canola oil (or vegetable)
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
5 cups cooked and shredded chicken breasts
2 (1 1/4 oz) packets enchilada seasoning (or taco)
1 cup water
12 soft flour burrito-size flour tortillas
2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, drained
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 (16 oz) jar salsa (mild )
3 tbsp cilantro, divided

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large skillet, heat oil and cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
Stir in enchilada (or taco) seasoning, 1 tbsp cilantro and 1 cup water; heat through.
Remove from heat and stir in shredded chicken.
Arrange 4 tortillas to cover the bottom of baking dish. Spoon 1/2 chicken mixture over tortillas. Evenly spoon 1/2 kidney beans, then 1/2 of corn, then 1 cup cheddar cheese over top for first layer.
Repeat layers.
Top with last 4 tortillas. Evenly pour salsa over top and sprinkle with Monterey jack cheese and remaining 2 tbsp cilantro. Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	731.41 Kcal (3062 kJ)
Calories from fat	382.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.47g	65%
Cholesterol	129.54mg	43%
Sodium	1270.11mg	53%
Potassium	562.55mg	12%
Total Carbs	48.2g	16%
Sugars	7.34g	29%
Dietary Fiber	1.91g	8%
Protein	40.1g	80%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	455.4mg	46%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	231.27 Kcal (968 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.43g	65%
Cholesterol	40.96mg	43%
Sodium	401.61mg	53%
Potassium	177.88mg	12%
Total Carbs	15.24g	16%
Sugars	2.32g	29%
Dietary Fiber	0.6g	8%
Protein	12.68g	80%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	1mg	17%
Calcium	144mg	46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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