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this is a recipe my mom made up on the spot a few years back and i LOVE it! =] I could pretty much eat it everyday! ha ha! and its really easy, great for lazy or busy ppl! ^_^
Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
(can be made without chicken, add refried beans to the top after pouring into
casserole, top with cheese then bake)
-green enchilada sauce, 1 Lg. can I use mild
-chicken-cooked 2-4 cups shredded
-tortilla chips -1 bag (10 oz. or so ) (larger is fine, may need more
liquid)FINELY CRUSHED-
-cheese-shredded-8 oz- RESERVE ONE CUP CHEESE FOR TOP OF CASSEROLE
Cream of (any) mushroom soup plus up to 3/4 can of milk
OR
about 1-1/2 or so cups cream or half and half ( or just milk)
1-2 cups cooked rice, if you have it
OTHER ADDITIONS-add to your family's liking
-vegetable, any you like, about 2-3 cups-can be raw, just adjust cooking time
for that- Frozen is great-
-Onion, 1/2 cup chopped
-celery, 1/2 chopped
-canned green chilies, 1 sm. can, chopped
-canned beans, kidney, black, etc.
toppings
-sour cream for topping
-sliced olives for topping
METHOD
In Large bowl, combine all your chosen ingredients (except 1 CUP CHEESE AND
TOPPINGS)
Stir well, if it seems too dry,(chips absorb liquid) add 1/2 water or so and
stir.
pour into large casserole
Add reserved shredded cheese evenly to top.
Bake about 350 until hot and bubbly
Let cool about 5 min,
add sour cream and olives to top
Or pass around at table
Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
(can be made without chicken, add refried beans to the top after pouring into
casserole, top with cheese then bake)
-green enchilada sauce, 1 Lg. can I use mild
-chicken-cooked 2-4 cups shredded
-tortilla chips -1 bag (10 oz. or so ) (larger is fine, may need more
liquid)FINELY CRUSHED-
-cheese-shredded-8 oz- RESERVE ONE CUP CHEESE FOR TOP OF CASSEROLE
Cream of (any) mushroom soup plus up to 3/4 can of milk
OR
about 1-1/2 or so cups cream or half and half ( or just milk)
1-2 cups cooked rice, if you have it
OTHER ADDITIONS-add to your family's liking
-vegetable, any you like, about 2-3 cups-can be raw, just adjust cooking time
for that- Frozen is great-
-Onion, 1/2 cup chopped
-celery, 1/2 chopped
-canned green chilies, 1 sm. can, chopped
-canned beans, kidney, black, etc.
toppings
-sour cream for topping
-sliced olives for topping
METHOD
In Large bowl, combine all your chosen ingredients (except 1 CUP CHEESE AND
TOPPINGS)
Stir well, if it seems too dry,(chips absorb liquid) add 1/2 water or so and
stir.
pour into large casserole
Add reserved shredded cheese evenly to top.
Bake about 350 until hot and bubbly
Let cool about 5 min,
add sour cream and olives to top
Or pass around at table
