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Layered Turkey Enchilada Casserole

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican High-Protein 💪Sugar-FreeHalal 🕌

Layered Turkey Enchilada Casserole stacks corn tortillas with juicy ground turkey simmered in enchilada sauce and tomatoes, then adds a creamy cottage cheese layer for richness. Baked under a blanket of melted Mexican cheese, it balances mild heat, tangy tomato, and comforting dairy in every bite. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want hearty, family-friendly flavors.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook1 hr 15 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Layered Turkey Enchilada Casserole

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Layered Turkey Enchilada Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

44 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
49 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
0 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
89 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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11
Heart Health
66
Metabolic
26
Digestive
23
Inflammatory
47
Performance
41
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in ground turkey; cook until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain the excess grease.

  5. 5

    Stir enchilada sauce and diced tomatoes into the pot; simmer until the flavors combine, about 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat.

  7. 7

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  8. 8

    Combine cottage cheese, egg, and cumin in a small bowl.

  9. 9

    Spread 1/3 turkey sauce in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish; cover with 1/2 corn tortillas.

  10. 10

    Spread 1/2 cottage cheese mixture on top; sprinkle with 1/3 Mexican cheese.

  11. 11

    Repeat the layers once more.

  12. 12

    Top with the remaining 1/3 turkey sauce and 1/3 Mexican cheese.

  13. 13

    Coat a large piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray; cover the baking dish with the aluminum foil, coated side down.

  14. 14

    Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

  15. 15

    Remove the aluminum foil; continue baking until the top is browned, about 15 minutes.

  16. 16

    Cool before serving, 15 minutes; garnish with green onion.

About This Recipe

Layered Turkey Enchilada Casserole is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cooked Turkey, Cooking Spray, Corn Tortilla, and Cottage Cheese. Each serving provides about 550.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Layered Turkey Enchilada Casserole made of?
The main ingredients are Cooked Turkey, Cooking Spray, Corn Tortilla, Cottage Cheese, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
How long does it take to make Layered Turkey Enchilada Casserole?
About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 550.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Layered Turkey Enchilada Casserole easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 16 steps.
Is Layered Turkey Enchilada Casserole healthy?
Layered Turkey Enchilada Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 550.96 calories and 33.58 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1208.53 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.11 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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