EASY Enchilada Pie Recipe

This Easy Enchilada Pie is delicious, comforting and a recipe that your whole family will love. It comes together in 5 minutes and it is an easy weeknight dinner to make using just a few ingredients. Plus it is gluten-free!
It is PUB MONTH BABY!!!

In case you somehow stumbled upon my blog and have zero idea what I am talking about, I am referring to my cookbook coming out this month. Just the Good Stuff is going to be out in the world in just a couple short weeks. I am so incredibly excited for you guys to get your hands on 100+ new and perfected recipes to enjoy in your home. There are recipes for everyone in the book and any dietary label or allergy or anything! Nut-free, gluten-free, plant-based, you name it.

And this epic Enchilada Pie is from the book that we are making here on the blog today.

This recipe actually came from my mother-in-law. My mom and husband, Jordan, also have recipes in the book. A little something special for those in my life who inspire me to cook and helped me navigate the kitchen when I first started cooking. Because believe it or not, I didn’t learn to cook until my mid-twenties and I am the furthest thing from an expert. All of my recipes are simple and made with the intention that anyone and everyone can make them at home.

Now let’s chat more about this Healthy Enchilada Lasagna we have here..

I am all about quick and easy meals that make a few servings (leftovers are key over here). And this gluten-free enchilada pie is a quick and easy meal that you’ll get a few servings from. Plus you don’t need many ingredients.

What ingredients you need to make this Enchilada Pie:

• Grain-free tortillas – I used these tortillas but really any flour ones work well
• Shredded chicken or cooked meat – can be cooked beef crumbles/taco meat, I love using roasted chicken or getting a rotisserie one and shredding it
• Refried beans or pinto beans – I have used both here and anything works
• Chunky salsa or enchilada sauce – either works here just depends on flavor preference for what to use
• Shredded cheese of choice – cheddar, pepper jack or manchego cheese works best
• Avocado, jalapeños and anything else for topping!

How to make gluten-free Enchilada Pie:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
2. Place a few spoonfuls of enchilada sauce or salsa in the bottom of large oven-safe skillet or baking dish baking dish (mine was about 12 inches wide)
3. Place 2-3 tortillas in the bottom of the dish, overlapping to cover the entire surface
4. Layer the beans, chicken, cheese, sauce, and tortillas; repeat ending with tortillas on top
5. Cover the top with the remaining enchilada sauce and 1 cup cheese
6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes
7. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is starting to brown and sauce is bubbling (I also like to broil on low to get it to bubble)
8. Allow to rest for at least 15 minutes so it can firm up a bit before cutting and serving and top with cilantro, lime, sour cream, or avocado/guacamole!

FAQs and tips on making Enchilada Pie:

1. I don’t eat dairy – how can I make this dairy-free? Use a vegan or dairy-free cheese option instead. It will likely melt differently but still works well!
2. Is this dish spicy? Not in my opinion but it depends on the salsa or enchilada sauce you use. Use a milder one for less spice and spicier one for more spicy.
3. Can you make this vegetarian? Absolutely! Omit the meat and use corn or more veggies instead.
4. Can I use corn tortillas? I personally don’t recommend it or they will be too firm when cooking.
5. Can I freeze this enchilada pie? Yes! Make ahead and then freeze it. It turns out great and is a delicious reheat and eat kind of meal. Just prepare the ingredients and assemble. Don’t cook until ready!

A few other delicious weeknight recipes to try:

Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs

Sheet Pan Lasagna (gluten-free)

Healthy Thai Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry

Buffalo Chicken Sheet Pan Quesadilla

xx, Rach