Chicken Enchilada Casserole from Southern Living

Chicken Enchilada Casserole from Southern Living

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Ingredients

Makes 8 servings / Prep: 40 min., Cook: 38 min., Bake: 45 min.

Garnishes:

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken breasts.
  • Cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until done.
  • Remove from pan; cool and shred chicken.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and garlic; cook 4 minutes or until tender.
  • Add tomatoes and red pepper; cook for 15 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in shredded chicken and green chiles.
  • Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
  • Add flour and fajita seasoning; whisk until smooth.
  • Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.
  • Gradually add half-and-half; cook over medium heat 4 minutes or until thick and bubbly, whisking constantly.
  • Spread one-fourth white sauce in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange 6 tortilla halves over sauce.
  • Top with half of chicken mixture and ⅔ cup cheese.
  • Repeat layers once, ending with cheese.
  • Spoon one-fourth sauce over the cheese, and top with remaining tortilla halves.
  • Spoon remaining sauce over tortillas.
  • Reserve remaining ⅔ cup cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Sprinkle with reserved ⅔ cup cheese, and bake 5 more minutes.
  • Garnish, if desired.
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Course; Casserole / Chicken