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Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
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Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A delicious and comforting layered Mexican-style dish that combines tender chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Servings

6

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Shredded cooked chicken
  • 20 ounces Red enchilada sauce
  • 12 units Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 15 ounces Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
  • 4 ounces Diced green chiles
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream(optional)
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, green chiles, and cumin together.

  3. 3

    Spread about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

  4. 4

    Cut the corn tortillas into halves or quarters and layer half of them over the sauce.

  5. 5

    Top the tortillas with half of the chicken mixture, 1/2 cup of sauce, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.

  6. 6

    Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and sauce.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and cover the dish with aluminum foil.

  8. 8

    Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

kcal

Protein

28

g

Carbs

35

g

Fat

18

g

Fiber

6

g

Sugar

4

g

Sodium

850

mg

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