Description
A delicious and filling Chicken Enchilada Casserole perfect for family meals, bringing rich flavors of chicken, cheese, and spices layered with tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4.5 ounces diced green chiles
- 15 ounces black beans
- 12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
- 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion with kosher salt until soft (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, salt, pepper, green chiles, and black beans.
- Stir chili powder and cumin into the onion. Cook briefly, then mix in flour. Add chicken stock, tomato sauce, and garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour half a cup of enchilada sauce into the baking dish. Mix another half-cup into the chicken mixture. Dip 6 tortillas into the sauce and layer them in the dish.
- Spread half the chicken mixture over tortillas and top with 1 cup of cheese.
- Repeat the layering with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, enchilada sauce, and another 2 cups of cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
Serve hot with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or sliced jalapeños. Pairs well with a side salad or tortilla chips. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Enchilada, Casserole, Mexican Cuisine, Dinner, Family Meal