Mediterranean Hen Enchilada Casserole | Diethood

This Mediterranean-style rooster enchilada casserole is made with shredded rooster and Italian cheeses wrapped up in tender flour tortillas, topped with a luscious yogurt sauce, and baked to bubbly golden brown. Hen enchiladas by no means tasted so good!!

Straightforward Hen Enchilada Casserole

Tender shredded rooster and shredded cheese are wrapped in tender, flour tortillas. Appears like an everyday enchilada thus far, proper? What units these white rooster enchiladas aside is that, as an alternative of baking them in a Mexican enchilada sauce, they’re smothered in a creamy yogurt sauce chock-full of herbs, a touch of garlic, and sauteed bell peppers. The sauce is tasty and tangy, and the sauteed bell peppers add a vibrant pop of coloration and a refined sweetness that I simply can’t get sufficient of.

The saucy enchiladas are then sprinkled with extra Italian cheese and baked to a bubbly deliciousness. The result’s a flavorful dish that mixes the Mexican idea of enchiladas with the fragile flavors of the Mediterranean.

Why You’ll Love My White Hen Enchilada Casserole

• Creamy and flavorful. The mixture of tender rooster, creamy white sauce, and gooey melted cheese creates a tasty expertise that’s simply unattainable to move up.
• Straightforward to make. This enchilada casserole recipe might sound intimidating, but it surely’s truly tremendous fast and straightforward to make. Prepared in round 45 minutes, it’s the proper alternative for busy weeknights or entertaining company.
• Versatile. You possibly can simply customise this dish to fit your style preferences. Use a distinct protein, strive a distinct cheese, incorporate sautéed veggies, and/or experiment with toppings.
• Household-friendly. The comforting flavors within the tacky, chicken-filled casserole are so scrumptious but sufficiently subtle to not overwhelm the palate, making it excellent for teenagers and adults alike.

Tips on how to Make White Hen Enchilada Casserole

Elements

Right here’s what you’ll have to make tacky Mediterranean enchiladas. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card beneath for actual measurements.

Instructions

This casserole is so fast and straightforward to make. Only a few easy steps, and also you’ll be popping it within the oven.

• Make the filling. Saute the rooster in a little bit of olive oil simply till heated by means of. Take away from the warmth and stir in 1 cup of Sargento® cheese.
• Assemble. Distribute the rooster combination evenly among the many tortillas. Roll the tortillas across the filling and place them seam-side down within the baking dish.
• Saute the pepper. Warmth some olive oil in a skillet, add the bell peppers, and season with salt. Saute till tender. Take away from the pan and put aside.

• Make the sauce. Soften the butter within the pan. Stir within the flour. Whisk within the broth and proceed to whisk till the sauce has thickened. Stir within the yogurt, sautéed peppers, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and 1/2 tablespoon contemporary parsley.

• High and bake. Pour the sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Serve. Enable the casserole to chill for a couple of minutes earlier than garnishing with contemporary parsley and serving.

Ideas for Success

Get this rooster enchilada casserole proper the primary time by following these easy ideas and methods.

• Use rotisserie rooster. Make your life simple (and flavorful), and seize a rotisserie rooster on the retailer. Take the meat off the bone and shred it. It’s the proper resolution in the event you don’t have the time or vitality to roast your individual rooster.
• Heat the tortillas. Gently warming the tortillas earlier than wrapping them across the filling will make them extra pliable and fewer prone to tear. You possibly can heat them one by one in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low warmth. Alternatively, you may stack them, wrap them in aluminum foil, and heat them within the oven at 350˚F for 15-20 minutes.
• Don’t overfill the tortillas. Keep away from overstuffing the tortillas, as this will make them tough to roll and will trigger them to tear.
• Roll the enchiladas tightly. Roll the tortillas tightly across the filling to forestall them from unraveling as they bake.
• Sauce in all places. Guarantee that the enchiladas are totally and evenly coated in sauce. This isn’t solely essential to the flavour of every enchilada, but it surely additionally ensures that none of them dry out as they bake.

Serving Ideas

This flavor-packed casserole is scrumptious by itself but additionally pairs fantastically with a lot of aspect dishes. Listed here are a few of my favorites.

Tips on how to Retailer Leftovers

• Fridge. Enable the enchiladas to chill to room temperature earlier than wrapping the casserole dish tightly in plastic wrap. You may additionally switch the enchiladas to an hermetic container. Both manner, retailer them within the fridge for as much as 4 days.
• Freezer. I don’t suggest freezing these enchiladas due to the yogurt sauce – the yogurt will separate and prove grainy when you defrost them. Nonetheless, in the event you nonetheless wish to freeze them, let the enchiladas cool utterly, switch them to an hermetic container and retailer them within the freezer for as much as 3 months. Let the enchiladas thaw within the fridge earlier than reheating.

Extra Comforting Casserole Recipes

Casseroles are a lifesaver on busy days. Simply pull every part collectively in a baking dish and let the oven do the work when you go about your day. So handy. Listed here are a number of of my different high casserole recipes so that you can experiment with.