Description
A warm and comforting shredded chicken enchilada casserole featuring layers of juicy chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onion and red bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until everything is heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture in the greased baking dish to cover the bottom evenly.
- Layer the tortilla strips over the chicken mixture, followed by half of the black beans, half of the corn, and half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layers with remaining chicken mixture, tortilla strips, black beans, corn, and cheese. Finally, top with one last layer of the chicken mixture.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before garnishing with chopped cilantro. Serve warm with sour cream and lime wedges for a refreshing finish.
Notes
Use leftover roasted chicken or a store-bought rotisserie for quicker prep. Feel free to customize with beans, corn, or extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg