Tired of cooking? This creative twist on Enchiladas might be you new best friend!

Our kids love it when I make enchiladas. I have to admit, they are pretty darned awesome. Probably because I learned how to make them from watching my mom make them the whole time I grew up.

she would heat up the sauce in a skillet and carefully dip the flour tortilla in the sauce, then set it in the pan, put a scoop of cooked ground beef and onion down the middle and add some cheese before rolling up. Soon the whole pan was filled, topped with more sauce, olives and another layer of cheese.

It was so yummy, but also a lot of work.

Which is why we usually had them for special events like birthdays. My kids still ask me to make enchiladas for their birthdays!  What can I say, I guess it is a family tradition.

When I found this recipe that incorporated all the flavors of our family favorite into an easy to make casserole I knew I had a winner on my hands.

I hope your family agrees!

This is what Joanna of Jo Cooks has to say about her Enchilada inspired main dish.

Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole – all the makings of a chicken enchilada but with rice. It’s simply delicious!

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Quick Tip: Hey..the next time you go to Costco get a rotisserie chicken and cut it up . Put it in a bag and toss in freezer so that when you want to make this, you don’t have to run to the store. Chances are you might even have the rest of the ingredients in your pantry.

REcipe and photo courtesy of Jo from Jo cooks.

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Less that 340 calories a serving makes this tasty main dish something to celebrate!

For those following Weight Watchers points this full of flavor dish weighs in at only 8 points!

I love being able to fix food for my family that everyone will love, but when you are keeping an eye on calories it seems that lean meats and lots of vegetables are the staples on the table.

Being able to create something that will make everyone happy that it is dinner time is a huge win -win. Plus, so many people are trying to watch their waistlines without sacrificing good food so this casserole is perfect to take along to any gathering or get together

My family loves enchiladas. It is one of those things I fix on birthdays and special events since it is often requested. Anytime our son, who served in the Marines, would be coming home from a deployment I made sure it was on the menu.

Because this is super easy and sensible on calories, I think we might be having this more often.

This is what Emily at Emily Bites has to say about this recipe,

This Layered Chicken Enchilada Bake is like a cross between flavorful enchiladas, a hearty casserole, and an artfully layered lasagna (with tortillas in place of pasta). The flavors and textures are fantastic. I love the sweet kernels of corn with the zippy enchilada sauce and between the chicken, tortillas and two kinds of beans, this casserole is super filling. Plus, it’s easy to make and you don’t have to roll any enchiladas – bonus!

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Quick Tip: Steam some rice and have a big tossed salad with a salsa vinaigrette and you are ready for dinner!  How easy is that!

Recipe and directions courtesy of Emily at Emily Bites.

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