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Shredded Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Delicious Shredded Chicken Enchilada Casserole for Family Fun

A comforting and delicious Shredded Chicken Enchilada Casserole perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken can use store-bought
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 can Enchilada Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or 1-2 cloves fresh minced garlic
  • 10 pieces Corn Tortillas cut into strips
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Mexican Blend) can use dairy-free alternatives
  • 1 cup Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion and red bell pepper for about 5 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in the cooked shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Spread a portion of the chicken mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Add a layer of corn tortillas and sprinkle half of the black beans, corn, and shredded cheese over the tortillas.
  6. Repeat with the remaining chicken mixture, remaining tortillas, black beans, corn, and cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving, garnish with cilantro, and serve with sour cream and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and ensure even layering for balanced flavors.

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