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Close-up of a slice of Chicken Stacked Enchiladas with cheese, sauce, olives, and cilantro.

Chicken Stacked Enchiladas


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  • Author: maazouzpro
  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Layers of tortillas, chicken, and cheese, baked with enchilada sauce.


Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 (15 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Sour cream, for serving (optional)
  • Sliced black olives, for serving (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  3. Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce into the bottom of the dish.
  4. Dip each tortilla in the enchilada sauce to soften.
  5. Layer 4 tortillas in the baking dish.
  6. Top with half of the chicken, half of the Monterey Jack cheese, and 1/3 of the onion.
  7. Repeat layers: tortillas, chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, and onion.
  8. Top with the remaining 4 tortillas.
  9. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top.
  10. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and olives, if desired.

Notes

  • You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Feel free to add other fillings, such as beans or corn.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican