Turkey or Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Name: Turkey or Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 lbs ground turkey (or use a little less if desired); 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh garlic; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 12-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); salt and pepper; 1 (29 ounce) can red enchilada sauce (or use my Kittencal's Red Enchilada or Taco Sauce, you can use as much as desired); 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas; 3 -4 cups grated monterey jack cheese (or use a mexi-blend cheese)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs ground turkey (or use a little less if desired)
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
12-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
salt and pepper
1 (29 ounce) can red enchilada sauce (or use my Kittencal's Red Enchilada or Taco Sauce, you can use as much as desired)
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
3 -4 cups grated monterey jack cheese (or use a mexi-blend cheese)

1
Set oven to 400 degrees.
2
Grease a 3-quart casserole dish.
3
In a large skillet heat oil, then add onion, garlic, oregano and cumin powder; cook for 2 minutes.
4
Add in the ground turkey; cook until no longer pink (about 4 minutes).
5
Stir in about 1 cup red enchilada sauce and salt, pepper and cayenne (if using) to taste; simmer for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.
6
Cut the tortillas in half and arrange a forth of the halves in the bottom of the dish (overlapping to fit).
7
Sprinkle a forth of the shredded cheese evenly over the tortillas.
8
Top with a third of the turkey mixture.
9
Then a fourth of the remaining enchilada sauce.
10
Repeat making two more layers of tortillas, cheese, turkey mixture and sauce.
11
Top with another layer of tortillas, then sauce then cheese.
12
Bake for about 18 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 lbs ground turkey (or use a little less if desired), 1 small onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, and more.

Yes, Turkey or Chicken Enchilada Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Turkey or Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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