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Shredded Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Cozy Shredded Chicken Enchilada Casserole for Easy Weeknights

This Shredded Chicken Enchilada Casserole is perfect for cozy weeknights, filled with chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken can use store-bought
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce adjust spices to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas cut into strips
  • 2 cups shredded cheese blend of cheddar and Mexican
  • 1 can black beans 15 ounces, drained
  • 1 can corn 15 ounces, drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • to taste salt for seasoning
  • to taste pepper for seasoning
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1/2 cup sour cream optional topping
  • 2 pieces lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  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. Add diced onion and chopped red bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in cooked shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 3 minutes.
  4. Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture on the bottom of your greased baking dish.
  5. Layer half of the corn tortillas over the chicken mixture, then sprinkle half of the black beans, corn, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  6. Repeat layering with the remaining chicken mixture, tortillas, black beans, corn, and top with the remaining cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
  8. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool for a few minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve warm with sour cream and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize ingredients based on dietary preferences. Perfect for baking ahead of time and reheating.

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