Description
This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a family dinner. Layers of shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese are stacked between corn tortillas and smothered in enchilada sauce. Baked to perfection, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser with a Mexican twist.
Ingredients
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Shredded Chicken Mixture:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 8 small corn tortillas, cut into halves or quarters
- Sliced green onions and sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced green chiles, black beans, corn, half of the enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the casserole: Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the baking dish. Arrange a layer of tortilla pieces, add half of the chicken mixture, and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers. Pour remaining sauce over the top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and sour cream.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use rotisserie chicken.
- You can substitute red enchilada sauce with green enchilada sauce for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
