Best 6 Tuna Or Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that the entire family will enjoy? Look no further than tuna or chicken enchilada casserole. This comforting dish is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or one with a twist, there's an enchilada casserole recipe out there for everyone.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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This family-friendly recipe offers a new take on classic enchiladas. If you like yours with a little extra "oomph," sprinkle some seeded, fresh chopped jalapenos and cilantro on top. -Amy Johnson, New Braunfels, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon butter
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground coriander
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup reduced-fat Monterey Jack or reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, green chilies and onion mixture., In a small saucepan, combine flour and coriander. Add broth; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and 1/2 cup cheese. Stir 3/4 cup sauce into chicken mixture., Place 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE I



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A delicious recipe that is easy to make, and can be prepared the day before and baked the next day. These enchiladas are almost like a Mexican lasagna!

Provided by PANZER33

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 onion, chopped
1 pinch garlic powder
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon chili powder
16 ounces processed cheese spread
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 5 quart pot combine the chicken, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, onion, garlic, chicken broth, chili powder and cheese. Heat over medium high until the cheese is melted and all of the ingredients are mixed together well.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the mixture and the tortillas like you would lasagna. Make sure to put a thin layer of the mixture on the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking. After layering, place dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until cheese starts to brown and bubble. Let stand and cool for at least 10 minutes before serving!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 139.2 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 46.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 2042.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ENCHILADA CASSEROLE WITH CHICKEN



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My brother brought this recipe home from Scout camp when he was young, and it quickly became a family favorite. Now that my five siblings and I live away from home, we often make this dish for ourselves. -Kristi Larson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
16 ounces sour cream
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, green onions and sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°., Combine soups, sour cream, green onions and green chilies in a bowl. Spray a 13x9-in. pan with cooking spray, then spread 1/4 of the soup mixture in the pan. , Place 4 tortillas on top, tearing to overlap. Spread with half the chicken, half the remaining soup mixture, and 1/2 cup each of shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted. Add toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

TUNA ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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This is very filling, easy to prepare and inexpensive. It came from a cookbook that I got at a garage sale for 99 cents. It has no cover and is over 30yrs. old. I made this frequently when both my husband and I were at the university...and had two kids! Money was very tight and this recipe was a hit. I have updated to make a bit healthier.

Provided by Happy Harry 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 corn tortillas
10 ounces red enchilada sauce
1/3 cup water
7 ounces canned tuna, drained and flaked
1 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
1/3 cup onion, chopped
5 black olives, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Wrap tortillas in a slightly dampened tea towel. Place in microwave for 2-3 minutes, (depending on the wattage of your microwave) to soften. If you do not have a microwave, fry quickly in a bit of oil to soften.
  • Mix the enchilada sauce with the water.
  • Pour a scant 1/4 cup sauce into the bottom of a greased round, 2-qt. casserole.
  • Pour the rest of the sauce into dish deep and wide enough to dip tortillas into.
  • Dip two tortillas in sauce and arrange in casserole; sprinkle with 1/3 of the tuna, 1/4 of the cheese, 1/3 of the onion, and a scant 1/4 cup of the sauce.
  • Make two more layers like this and top with the last two tortillas and the remaining cheese.
  • Pour the rest of the sauce over all and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • It looks pretty if you sprinkle sliced black olives over the top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.4, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 122.1, Sodium 1001.9, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2, Protein 43.4

TUNA OR CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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I made this up the other night using what I had on hand. It turned out pretty good! If you don't enjoy pasty flour tortillas I think this would work great with cooked rice. Also the onion will remain slightly crunchy so if you don't like that then you can omit it or sauté it first.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) can tuna in water or 12 ounces cooked chicken, shredded
1 (11 ounce) can canned corn niblets, drained
1 (7 ounce) can diced mild green chilies, drained
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 small white onion, chopped (optional)
1 cup sour cream
2 cups monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, shredded
5 soft taco-size flour tortillas, torn into bite sized pieces
1 (28 ounce) can red enchilada sauce or 1 (28 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
1 cup monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, shredded (to top)
iceberg lettuce, to serve
sour cream, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix the first 8 ingredients together through the tortillas.
  • Pour 1 cup of the enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 13x9 casserole dish.
  • Spread enchilada mix over the sauce in the 13x9 dish.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the enchilada mix.
  • Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  • Bake for 1 hour until bubbly.
  • Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Great with crisp torn iceberg lettuce and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.8, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 69.1, Sodium 1274.6, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 26.1

MILLION DOLLAR CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Creamy and incredibly savory, it's a casserole that's hard to stop eating. The cottage cheese is the trick to getting such a creamy, melty texture. Using rotisserie chicken is a must for the recipe and helps keep it quick.

Provided by Amanda Stanfield

Categories     Chicken Casserole

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
30 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon sliced scallions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir together cream of chicken soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Creole seasoning, onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder in a medium bowl until well blended and smooth. Fold in chicken, chopped onion, and parsley until evenly coated.
  • Stir together crackers, melted butter, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a medium bowl.
  • Spoon chicken mixture evenly into an 11x7-inch or 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella then cracker mixture.
  • Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until crackers are golden brown and edges are bubbly, about 40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving; garnish with scallions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 738.3 mg

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality tuna or chicken: Opt for solid white albacore tuna packed in water or canned chicken breast for a healthier option.
  • Use flavorful enchilada sauce: Select a sauce that complements the other ingredients in the casserole, such as a red chili enchilada sauce or a tomatillo sauce.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the filling is heated through, but avoid overcooking to prevent the ingredients from drying out.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh vegetables and herbs for the best flavor and texture.
  • Add personal touches: Feel free to customize the casserole to your liking by adding additional spices, seasonings, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Tuna or chicken enchilada casserole is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be easily customized to suit your preferences. Its combination of protein, vegetables, cheese, and enchilada sauce makes it a complete and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a hearty dish to feed a crowd, this casserole is sure to be a hit.

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