Easy and Satisfying Chicken Enchilada Casserole
A cozy Chicken Enchilada Casserole packed with flavor, perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 10 small tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup black beans (optional)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken and shred it.
- Layer about 5 tortillas in a 9×13 inch baking dish over a thin layer of enchilada sauce.
- Add half of the shredded chicken over the tortillas, sprinkle with black beans and cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with the rest of the tortillas, chicken, and cheese.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for the first 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day. You can also incorporate scrambled eggs for a breakfast twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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