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This enchilada casserole with chicken and alfredo sauce combines two favorites into one delicious comfort food recipe: chicken enchiladas and chicken Alfredo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you live in the southwest, you develop a love for fusion cooking. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t serve up plates with tiny portions that are more drizzle than food as you might imagine when you hear the word “fusion”. No, the word fusion at its heart means to fuse two things together, and southwestern food is known for that. After all, one of the biggest claims to fame when it comes to southwest food is Tex-Mex – literally a fusion of Texas and Mexican foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve made all of the traditional Tex-Mex foods over the years, but then I decided that I should get creative and try some fusions of my own. What I came up with was this delicious chicken alfredo enchilada casserole. It has all the flavors of two of my family’s favorite dishes rolled up into one delicious meal that’s easy to make and packed full of flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicken Alfredo Chicken Casserole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is absolutely one of my and my family’s favorite recipes. All the delicious flavors of chicken alfredo come together with the southwestern flair of green chilies and Slap Ya Mama seasoning and layers of tortillas to create a dish that is the tastiest mashup you’ll ever create in the kitchen. All that rich, creamy alfredo sauce coating the chicken and that extra kick of heat layered with tortillas is absolutely mouthwatering. It’s a new take on both chicken alfredo and enchiladas, and it is legit. Whenever I make it, everyone devours it. If I take it to a potluck, I never have leftovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why This Recipe Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At first glance, you might think, “Eh… I don’t know about this.” However, if you stop to think about it, you’ll see why it works so well. The creamy alfredo sauce is cool and rich, combining perfectly with the sweet heat of the chilis and the pop of the Slap Ya Mama seasoning. The tortillas that the dish is layered with take the place of noodles, and they do a great job of it. The alfredo sauce softens up the tortillas just enough to give them a noodle-like texture, so you get all the great flavors of this mashup with a texture that really works, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Serve with Chicken Alfredo Enchilada Casserole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is an entire meal in and of itself, and because of that, I don’t recommend serving it with heavy sides like mashed potatoes. It just becomes too much. I suggest a side salad or some steamed vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, or brussels sprouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to being delicious, I love how versatile this recipe is. You can make tweaks to it to change it up to suit your family perfectly. These little changes and additions can help you turn each and every batch of this enchilada casserole into a brand new dish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add Vegetables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make the recipe just as it is, but try adding some chopped broccoli or sweet peas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add More Heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for more heat, try adding diced jalapenos or red pepper flakes to this dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shredded Chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Try shredding your chicken rather than dicing it for a different texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you dive into this recipe, be sure to give this FAQ a look. It answers all the most common questions regarding enchilada casserole, so it’s packed with useful information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you Make Enchiladas Without Frying the Tortillas?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When making traditional enchiladas, frying the tortillas adds a bit of flavor and softens the tortillas for rolling. However, in this recipe, the tortillas are layered flat, so there’s no need to fry them if you don’t want to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it Best to Bake Enchiladas Covered or Uncovered?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to cover enchiladas when you bake them. It helps keep the heat even and it prevents the enchiladas from drying out. Uncover them when you add the cheese at the end to get it bubbly and golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Side Dishes go with Enchiladas?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My chicken alfredo enchilada casserole is best with a side salad or steamed vegetables. This mashup of Mexican and American food is more alfredo than enchilada so those two sides work best. However, traditional enchiladas are often served with a variety of sides such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n