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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Comforting Chicken Enchilada Casserole for Easy Family Dinner

This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a hearty and customizable dish, perfect for family dinners with rich flavors and minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Shredded Chicken store-bought for convenience
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 1 count Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 2 cups Enchilada Sauce choose your spice level
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 8 count Corn Tortillas cut into strips
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Corn Kernels drained
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or your favorite cooking oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Cilantro for garnish, optional
  • Sour Cream for serving
  • Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and red bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Heat for 3 minutes while stirring.
  4. Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  5. Layer half of the tortilla strips over the chicken mixture, followed by half of the black beans, corn, and half of the cheese.
  6. Repeat layering with the remaining chicken mixture, tortilla strips, black beans, corn, and top with the rest of the cheese.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace shredded chicken with sautéed vegetables or beans.

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