White Chicken Enchilada Casserole

If you're looking for a quick weeknight recipe with lots of flavor, look no further!  I adapted this recipe from a chicken enchilada recipe in an old Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.  I had a craving for southwest flavors but I wanted something quick and easy to put together.  You can grab a rotisserie chicken at the store, or poach and shred a few boneless skinless chicken breasts like I did.  Garnish is optional.  My kids like to top it with sour cream.  Some other options for garnish would be lettuce, pico de gallo and hot sauce.  Maybe even make a side of Spanish rice to go with it!  Sometime I'll have to share my mother-in-law's simple Spanish rice recipe on the blog.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup water
2 tsp cumin
1 Tbs chili powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp crushed red peppers (optional, but I like a little kick)
2-3 garlic cloves
1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken or mushroom soup
1 4 oz can diced green chiles, drained
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbs sour cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
6 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Colby Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
4 green onions, sliced thin

Combine shredded chicken, chicken stock, water, spices and garlic in a skillet, S&P to taste, and bring to a boil and reduce. 

While the chicken mixture is reducing, combine the soup, chiles, milk, sour cream, and cream cheese in a mixing bowl.  S&P to taste. 

Once the chicken mixture is reduced mix in half of the soup mixture.  Spray the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.  Layer 3 flour tortillas on the bottom of the pan, half the chicken mixture, half the soup mixture, and half the cheese.  Sprinkle with half the onions.  Layer 3 more tortillas on top, the rest of the chicken, the rest of the soup, and the rest of the cheese.  Sprinkle with green onion, cover with foil, and bake for 30 mins.  Remove the foil and broil for 3-4 minutes on high to brown the cheese.

I hope you enjoy my latest creation!