Raised Eyebrow Casserole

Raised Eyebrow Casserole–an enchilada-inspired casserole made with chipotle-spiced chicken, rice, beans, corn, and enchilada sauce, layered with corn tortillas and melty cheese. Made with the help of your Instant Pot or slow cooker.

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Raised Eyebrow Casserole

One bite of this and your eyebrows will raise in excitement, “Wow!” 😲 This yummy beef enchilada casserole is quite simple to make and it has lots of flavor thanks to the seasonings, enchilada sauce and chipotles. The first part is made in your Instant Pot or slow cooker and then the casserole is finished off in the oven for a cheesy, bubbly finish. If you don’t want to do the oven step you can use the filling you create in the Instant Pot/slow cooker for burrito filling or you can spoon some into a bowl and top with a dollop of sour cream and some tortilla chips. It’s a great one-pot meal that you’ll really love!

Ingredients/Substitution Ideas

• Boneless skinless chicken thighs–they stay moist and tender. You can also use breasts but they won’t be as tender.
• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• Chipotle in adobo sauce
• Oregano
• Chicken broth–or water and Better than Bouillon chicken base
• Converted rice–or long grain white
• Pinto beans–or black, kidney
• Frozen baja roasted corn blend–it’s frozen sweet corn with peppers, beans and onions
• Red enchilada sauce–I used mild
• Cream cheese–just a small amount for some creaminess!
• White corn tortillas–or yellow corn tortillas
• Pepper jack cheese–or monterey jack
• Cheddar cheese–I used sharp

Steps

Add chicken into Instant Pot. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, chipotle and oregano to coat the chicken. 

Pour in the broth. Sprinkle in the rice. Dump the beans, corn and enchilada sauce evenly over the top, don’t stir. Dump the cream cheese on top.

Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 5 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid. Stir well. 

Into a casserole dish add half of the tortillas on the bottom. Pour contents of Instant Pot over the top. Then add the remaining tortillas on top. Sprinkle with cheeses. 

Bake at 350° F for 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes. Slice and serve. 

Notes/Tips

• Serve with a dollop of sour cream, a side of shredded lettuce and some guacamole too.
• This recipe can be gluten free. Just make sure to use corn tortillas and check the label of your enchilada sauce.
• Chipotles in adobo sauce can be found in the canned goods aisle or Hispanic/Mexican food section. They are usually in small 7 oz cans. Common brands are La Costeña, Embasa, or Goya. Freeze the leftovers flat in a ziploc bag. Then when you need some for a recipe you can just break off how much you need. Use more or less chipotle in adobo depending on your heat preference. One teaspoon gives a mild to moderate kick.
• Don’t stir before pressure cooking. It’s important to follow the layering instructions in the Instant Pot to prevent a burn warning.
• Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that can affect melting. Freshly shredded melts creamier.
• Don’t skip the 5-minute rest after baking. This helps the casserole set and makes it easier to slice.
• I used my 6 quart Instant Pot*. You can also make this in a 3 or 8 quart pot.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Other recipes you can make with chipotles in adobo sauce are Copycat Chipotle Chicken and Slow Cooker Chipotle Shredded Pork.

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