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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
Casserole Assembly
  • 8 tortillas corn tortillas cut into quarters
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce for layering
  • 1 cup shredded cheese for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, combine shredded chicken, 1 cup of enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stir until heated through.
Assemble the Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
  2. Layer half of the tortilla quarters over the sauce, followed by half of the chicken filling. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining tortillas on top.
  3. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  2. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

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

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