This Year’s Recipe Contest Winner Is a Crowd-Pleasing Casserole

This Year’s Recipe Contest Winner Is a Crowd-Pleasing Casserole

from simplyrecipes.com
Dinner
50 min
6 servings
745 kcal / serving

In this chicken and spinach tortilla bake recipe, tortillas are rolled with a hearty filling, topped with salsa and cheese, and baked to perfection.

Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoonbutter
  • ½ smallonion, chopped
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1container spinach (6 to 7 cups), chopped
  • 2 cupsshredded rotisserie chicken
  • ¼ teaspoonkosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  • 6flour tortillas
  • 1jar picante salsa, divided
  • 2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • sour cream, chopped avocado, and/or cilantro, for serving, optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Also spray one side of a piece of aluminum foil (large enough to cover the pan) with cooking spray and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is mostly translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted and the excess moisture evaporates, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and toss until warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Stack the tortillas on a large microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave until warmed through and pliable, 15 to 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Spread about 2 tablespoons of the salsa onto a tortilla. Add about 1/3 cup of the filling, then sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Roll the tortilla up and place seam-side down in the greased baking dish. Repeat filling and rolling with the remaining tortillas, lining them up in a single layer in the dish. Spread the remaining salsa on top with sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheese.

  5. 5

    Cover the dish tightly with the aluminum foil, greased side down, and bake until warmed through, about 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly around the edges, about 10 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite toppings. Did you love the recipe? Leave us stars below!