Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole: A Cozy Comfort Dish for All
A delicious and comforting dish that combines cheesy goodness with the rich flavors of chicken enchiladas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 12 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the tortillas on the bottom.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Serve with sour cream and guacamole for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg