Recipes

The Whole Enchilada Casserole

Casseroles · 12 ingredients

5.01 rating
The Whole Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dry brown rice
  • 3 cups fat free chicken stock
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (just about a whole chicken, or 3-4 cooked chicken breasts)
  • 210 oz cans enchilada sauce, divided
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced fat mexican blend shredded cheese, divided
  • 16 oz fat free refried beans
  • 1 cup corn
  • fresh cilantro
  • sour cream
  • fresh lime
  • salsa

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray a medium casserole dish with nonstick spray, set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan combine brown rice and chicken stock, bring to a boil and then cover and reduce to a simmer until rice is cooked and the stick is absorbed about 20 minutes.
  4. While rice is cooking combine shredded chicken, 1 1/2 cans enchilada sauce, chili powder and 1 cup cheese.
  5. In a small bowl combine refried beans and remaining enchilada sauce, set aside.
  6. When rice is done cooking add it to the chicken mixture, stirring until well combined.
  7. Pour rice mixture into prepared pan.
  8. Top with refried beans and then the corn.
  9. Sprinkle remaining cheese over corn and bake for 30-40 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before cutting.
  11. Serve with any of the optional toppings if desired.

Tip

Slightly undercook and cool the grain first; it will absorb the sauce while baking.