Auburn Casserole–an easy baked chicken enchilada casserole with chicken, Rotel tomatoes and melty cheddar cheese that’s all bound together with a eggy enchilada sauce. Scoop over rice or crunchy tortilla chips!
Auburn Casserole
Quick, flavorful, and packed with protein, this baked chicken enchilada casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. I was wondering if the eggs would make it taste like a breakfast dish but they don’t. The eggs act more like a binder than a prominent flavor. They give the casserole that creamy, set texture (kind of like a tamale pie or enchilada bake), but the enchilada sauce and cheese completely take over the flavor. You’d never know there were eggs in it unless someone told you! This recipe is adapted from Chilaquiles (Chicken and Tortilla Casserole) on Auburn Interfaith Food Closet.
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- Cooked Chopped Chicken–I cooked some chicken in my Instant Pot. You can also use rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey.
- Rotel Tomatoes–diced tomatoes with green chiles and seasonings (find them next to other canned tomatoes)
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese–I like using sharp. You can also use Mexican blend cheese, Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese.
- Red Enchilada Sauce–or green enchilada sauce
- Eggs
- Tortilla Chips or Hot Cooked Rice (for serving)
Steps
If you have cooked chicken on hand this dinner comes together really fast. Heat your oven to 350°F and grab a 9×9 inch baking dish. Layer in the chicken, then dump the Rotel evenly over it and sprinkle cheese on top. Whisk together the enchilada sauce and eggs in a bowl, then pour that mixture over everything. Bake for 30 minutes, then serve it scooped over crushed tortilla chips or rice for an easy, flavorful dinner.
Notes/Tips
- Top with sliced green onions, avocado or a dollop of sour cream before serving.
- Try adding in a can of corn or black beans.
- This recipe is gluten free. Just double-check that your enchilada sauce is labeled gluten free, and serve over rice or certified gluten-free tortilla chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Auburn Casserole
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Description
An easy baked chicken enchilada casserole with chicken, Rotel tomatoes and melty cheddar cheese that’s all bound together with a eggy enchilada sauce. Scoop over rice or crunchy tortilla chips!
Ingredients
- 16 oz cooked, chopped chicken
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 4 eggs
- Tortilla chips or hot cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
Oven Instructions:
- Heat oven to 350° F. In a 9×9 inch pan add the chicken. Dump Rotel evenly over the top. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
- In a bowl whisk together the enchilada sauce and eggs. Pour over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Scoop over the top of crushed tortilla chips or rice.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Add chicken into bottom of slow cooker. Dump Rotel evenly over the top. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
- In a bowl whisk together the enchilada sauce and eggs. Pour over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours.
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Oven
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I added black beans and it took like 50ish minutes instead? It was still bubbly and liquidity. But it was good overall! I would make it again.
Good to know the time change…If you use a larger pan it will take less time to cook but also not be as deep. so it’s up to you!