I honestly don’t know why I haven’t shared this Gluten-Free Chicken Enchilada Casserole before. It’s one of my most frequently made meals for a dinner with friends or family and is my go-to meal to bring over for a recovery, new baby or pretty much any life event. It’s a real crowd pleaser, but also incredibly easy to make and wonderfully gluten-free, corn-free and can be modified to be dairy-free.
… Yes, I’m convinced this enchilada casserole has superpowers.
To make this enchilada casserole extra special, and slightly healthier than traditional enchiladas, the base of it is made up of Food for Life Brown Rice Tortillas, which have a really great, almost nutty flavor that I absolutely love. I stumbled upon these once when I was looking for an alternative to corn tortillas, and I am so glad I did. I’ve loved Food for Life’s sprouted products for years, so this was a fantastic find. While this recipe isn’t grain-free, it’s a nice alternative if you can do rice.
One of my favorite things about this Gluten-Free Chicken Enchilada Casserole is the SAUCE. This homemade enchilada sauce is the real deal (as well as super clean and 100% gluten-free, which unfortunately is not the case with most enchilada sauces). I’m not ashamed to say I’ll save the leftover to drizzle over extra chicken or dip a piece of rice tortilla in it or just eat it by the spoonful. It’s so darn good. Add in seasoned chicken with a little spice, melted cheese and fresh black beans, and you’ve got a simple, clean meal that you’ll definitely want seconds of.
The process
Before you read anything else, know this: homemade enchilada sauce is EASY. I’ve made it many times, with varying degrees of attention, and I have yet to screw it up. Just make sure you stir it fairly frequently over low heat, and before you know it, the sauce will come together.
For the chicken, I keep the seasonings pretty minimal to emphasize that showstopper sauce. The green chiles add a mild kick, and salt and pepper are really the only seasonings you’ll need here. This Gluten-Free Chicken Enchilada Casserole really comes together in a breeze, and the best part is that you’ll probably be able to wrangle up all of the ingredients in one super short grocery shopping trip (which I am always in favor of). Enjoy this one, friends. And be sure and share it with the people you love.
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