CHICKEN AND SWISS CHARD ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

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Categories     Chicken     Tomato     Bake     Parmesan     Winter     Chard     Tortillas     Monterey Jack     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Swiss chard, rinsed well and drained
2 garlic cloves, or to taste, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large whole chicken breast (about 1 1/2 pounds), cooked, boned, and shredded (about 1 1/4 cups meat)
vegetable oil for frying the tortillas
twelve 7-inch corn tortillas, dried at room temperature for 30 minutes, or until they are leathery and curled but not crisp
2 1/2 cupsMexican-style tomato sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cut the stems from the Swiss chard leaves and chop them and the leaves separately. In a large skillet cook the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is fragrant, stir in the Swiss chard stems and 1/4 cup water, and cook the mixture, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the leaves and cook the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the leaves are tender. Drain the Swiss chard mixture in a bowl toss it with the shredded chicken and salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a skillet heat 1/4 inch of the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, in it fry the tortillas, 1 at a time, turning them, 3 to 4 seconds, or until they are softened, and transfer them with tongs as they are fried to paper towels to drain. In a bowl thin the tomato sauce with the broth, spoon about 1/3 cup of it into the bottom of a greased 13- by 9-inch baking dish, and arrange 4 of the tortillas in one layer over it. Spread the tortillas with half the chicken mixture and half the Monterey Jack, spoon about 1/2 cup of the remaining sauce over the mixture, and cover it with 4 of the remaining tortillas in one layer. Spread the tortillas with the remaining chicken mixture and the remaining Monterey Jack, top the mixture with 1/2 cup of the remaining sauce, and cover it with the remaining 4 tortillas. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the tortillas and sprinkle it with the Parmesan. Bake the enchiladas, covered with foil, in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 15 minutes, remove the foil, bake the enchiladas, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until the cheese is bubbling.

Aliyah Bheekhoo
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


nimrahprincess mugoya
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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for those nights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.


Beshobesho999 Nassrr
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This casserole is easy to make and very affordable. It's a great option for budget-minded families.


Dez Dean
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great go-to recipe for busy weeknights.


Julhas Xhmmed
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kiaya
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I made this casserole for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mackenzie Sithole
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This casserole was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chicken and Swiss chard casserole he's ever had.


Mahima Singh
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I'm not a big fan of Swiss chard, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The chicken and enchilada sauce were so flavorful that I didn't even notice the Swiss chard.


ramsheed haseena
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This casserole was a great way to use up some leftover chicken and Swiss chard. It was easy to make and very tasty.


Elias Baumgartner
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The chicken and Swiss chard filling was a little bland for my taste, but the enchilada sauce and cheese topping helped to make up for it.


aljI ali
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I love how easy this casserole is to make. I was able to throw it together in no time, and it baked up perfectly in the oven.


Felicia Savoy
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken and Swiss chard filling was flavorful and moist, and the enchilada sauce and cheese topping were the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.