Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy cheesy chicken enchilada casserole perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans
- 8 tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, enchilada sauce, sour cream, corn, and black beans.
- Layer the bottom of a baking dish with tortillas.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
- Sprinkle with a third of the cheese.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with tortillas and cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add spices such as cumin or chili powder.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg