Description
Chicken Enchilada Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining layers of tender chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese for an irresistible dish. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole boasts vibrant flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time, making it a staple in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed)
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook diced chicken until golden brown (about 8-10 minutes).
- Stir in enchilada sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the tortillas at the bottom of the baking dish. Top with half of the chicken mixture, half of the cheese, then repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg