Enchilada Lasagna

Enchilada Lasagna

It's our classic one-dish wonder. This Mexican casserole is like a big fat lasagna, with layers of tortillas instead of the traditional noodles. And it's so much simpler than rolling up individual tortillas.
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Chef James Brockman chose to use low-fat cans of soup to cut down both the calories and the cooking time; in fact boiling the chicken will be your longest task. Prep one day, cook the next. This festive family-style dish will get eaten very fast.
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  • Servings : Serves 6

Ingredients

  • One 3-pound chicken, boiled, deboned, and cut into bite-sized pieces (save the broth)
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
  • One 10 oz. can cream of chicken soup, low fat (condensed)
  • One 10 oz. can cream of mushroom soup, low fat (condensed)
  • Two 10 oz. cans chopped tomatoes
  • 2 oz. pound cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 oz. pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  • 12 corn tortillas
 

Directions

step 1Boil chicken, covered in water, for 30-40 minutes until done. Remove from broth and let cool to touch.
step 2Preheat oven to 350° F.
step 3Heat the vegetable oil until hot. Add the onion, bell pepper, and oregano and sauté until onion is translucent.
step 4Remove from heat and add the chicken soup, mushroom soup, and the canned tomatoes (including juice). Stir to combine.
step 5Dip the tortillas into the warm chicken broth for a few seconds, one at a time, and make a layer across the bottom of the pan (9" x 13" baking dish) with four of the tortillas. (Cut to fit, if necessary.)
step 6Sprinkle half of the chicken across the layer of tortillas. Spread 1/3 of the soup mixture over the chicken and sprinkle 1/3 of the grated cheese.
step 7Repeat with another layer of tortillas, chicken, soup, and another 1/3 of grated cheese.
step 8Dip the remaining tortillas in the broth and layer across the top. Spread the remaining soup mixture over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. (If you've prepped the day before cooking, cover the dish in Saran™ Premium Wrap and place in the fridge overnight.)
step 9Bake in the oven for 30-45 minutes until hot and bubbly and slightly browned.
step 10Serve hot and enjoy.
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3/3/2011 , 
Jenn  F.
You can cut fat and calories by using fat free cheese and 98% fat free soups. Bake 3 chicken breasts instead ahead of time and shred. You can easily calculate the nutritional information on your own. Sounds delish! Can't wait to make this one!! *the broth was leftover from when you boiled the chicken, use a cup of low-sodium chicken broth instead and only use one bag of fat free shredded cheddar (2 cups)
9/28/2010 , 
Peggy  W.
I haven't tried this recipe yet because of the nutrition facts...too much salt, too much fat! Am diabetic, hypertensive and have a heart condition. How can you make this taking all these factors into account? It does make the mouth water!!!
9/22/2010 , 
PATTI  P.
I'VE MADE THIS RECIPE MANY TIMES, MANY MANY TIMES! I USE IT WHEN I THROW LARGE PARTIES AND I MAKE A MEXICAN BUFFET. MAKE A LARGE PORTION IN A LARGE ALUMINUM PAN, SHRED A COUPLE HEADS LETTUCE, DICE ROMANO 'MATERS, BOWL OF SLICED BLACK OLIVES BOWL OF CHEDDAR/MONTERY CHEESES. HAVE SOME SALSA OUT THERE, EXTRA CORN CHIPS, JALEPENO PEPPERS ERC. . . .ALWAYS BEEN A MAJOR SUCCESS! IT'S BUFFET STYLE, SO IT CAN SIT THERE AWHILE AND FOLKS CAN DO OVERS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS! LOVE IT!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/6 of dish (454g)
Calories 620
Calories From Fat 300
Total Fat 33g
Saturated Fat 10g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 110mg
Sodium 1090mg
Total Carbohydrates 42g
Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 6g
Protein 39g
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