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chicken enchilada casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole: 7 Cheesy Pleasures


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A flavorful chicken enchilada casserole that combines layers of chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1 cup corn
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 8 tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the chicken, black beans, corn, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread some enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  4. Layer tortillas on top of the sauce.
  5. Add half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese.
  7. Repeat the layers, finishing with tortillas and sauce on top.
  8. Cover with remaining cheese.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
  10. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use any leftover chicken for this recipe.
  • For a spicier dish, add jalapeños.
  • This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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