
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
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, green chiles, and cumin together.
- 3
Spread about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 4
Cut the corn tortillas into halves or quarters and layer half of them over the sauce.
- 5
Top the tortillas with half of the chicken mixture, 1/2 cup of sauce, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
- 6
Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and sauce.
- 7
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 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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