Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

5 from 12 votes

Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $17.81 Per Recipe, $2.97 Per Serving

Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 small onion (finely diced)
2 cloves garlic minced
15 ounces black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 can diced green chilies
1 can red enchilada sauce (19 ounces)
12 corn tortillas
1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)

Optional Toppings:

Chopped Cilantro, Sliced Green Onions, Sour Cream or sliced Jalapeños

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion for 2–3 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Stir in 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 15 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon, 4 oz diced green chilies and 19 oz red enchilada sauce.
Cook for 2–3 minutes, until heated through.
Arrange 4 tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with ? cup cheddar and ? cup Monterey Jack cheese.
Repeat with another layer of 4 tortillas, the remaining chicken mixture, and another ? cup each of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
Top with the remaining 4 tortillas and the remaining cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5–10 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with desired toppings.

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Notes

Layering: Don’t worry if the tortillas overlap or tear a bit; it won’t affect the final dish. The layering is similar to making lasagna, and it's okay if it's not perfect.

Casserole Consistency: If you prefer a moister casserole, use more enchilada sauce. For a drier casserole, reduce the sauce slightly.

Recipe Tips

Shredded Cheese - We recommend making this recipe with hand shredded cheese. It melts and taste better then pre-shredded cheese.
Shredding Chicken - Learn How to Shred Chicken with a Mixer to save time.

Variations Ideas

Chicken - This is a great recipe to use leftover cooked chicken breast or chicken thighs, but you can also use store-bought rotisserie chicken. You can even make this recipe with ground beef.
Tortillas - Feel free to change the tortillas to flour tortillas or what you prefer. We have used Gluten Free Tortillas for a delicious variation.
Cheese - This casserole can be made with different types of cheeses. You can make with cheddar cheese, Colby Jack Cheese or add in pepper jack cheese.
Veggies - This is a great recipe to sneak in chopped vegetables. You can add in red onion or red and green bell peppers. You can even add in diced green chiles.

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