Chicken Enchilada Casserole
A comforting and flavorful layered casserole featuring shredded chicken, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can enchilada sauce 15 oz
- 0.5 cup diced green chilies
- 1 can black beans 15 oz, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 8 medium corn tortillas cut into wedges
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, diced green chilies, black beans, and corn.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer half of the tortilla wedges over the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack cheese over the tortillas.
- Repeat the layers: spread the remaining chicken mixture, top with the remaining tortilla wedges, and then sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, or avocado.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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