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chicken enchilada casserole

A delicious and hearty chicken enchilada casserole layered with tortillas, chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Casserole Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken can use rotisserie chicken
  • 1 can enchilada sauce 15 oz can
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 6 small corn tortillas cut into strips
  • 1 cup sour cream for topping
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well mixed and heated through.
Assemble the Casserole
  1. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom. Layer half of the tortilla strips, followed by half of the chicken mixture, half of the cheese, and half of the enchilada sauce. Repeat the layers.
Bake the Casserole
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, add the remaining cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if baking from cold.

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