Chicken Enchilada Casserole (Gluten/Dairy Free)
I have been craving some "comfort" food, so when I walked passed the enchilada sauce in the aisle at the store, I knew I had to make Chicken Enchilada Casserole!
But there was one problem....cheese!
Sometimes eating dairy free is a real bummer, especially when I LOVE cheese soooo much. I searched the pinterest world for a good recipe, but most of them are simply gluten free, not dairy free. And simply taking the dairy out for most of them didn't work. Then I stumbled across this recipe from For This Season and loved it! I especially love how she lays her tortillas in the dish-definitely check out her pictures (and original recipe). I tweaked it a bit in order to use things around the house and it was fabulous. If you are trying to eat gluten/dairy free, check this out! :D
Ingredients:
2 Cups Chicken Breast (cooked-I used canned since thats what I had)
1 Can Black Beans
1 Can Corn
2 Cups Rice
1 Large Can Enchilada Sauce, Separated
1 Can Diced Olives (optional)
1/4 Cup Sauteed Onions (or chopped green onions)
Small Tortillas (corn/gluten free-it takes 12 for 3 layers)
Directions:
*Preheat oven to 350*
~In a large bowl, combine chicken through onion, (save 1/4 can enchilada sauce for the bottom and top)
~ In a casserole dish, pour half the remaining can of enchilada sauce. Starting with the tortillas, alternate layers of tortilla and filling, finishing with a layer of tortillas. Pour the other half of enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
~Bake 30 minutes (warm and bubbly).
~*optional: top with cilantro, avocado, and fresh tomatoes*
Happy Eating!