Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and melted cheese, all layered with corn tortillas. It’s like a Mexican lasagna that’s easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 12 small corn tortillas, cut in half
- Optional toppings:Â chopped fresh cilantro, diced red onion, sliced green onions, diced avocado, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Baking Dish:Â Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer Ingredients:
- Spread ½ cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place a layer of tortilla halves over the sauce.
- Add ⅓ of the shredded chicken, ⅓ of the pinto beans, and ½ cup of cheese.
- Drizzle â…“ cup of enchilada sauce over the top.
- Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with a layer of tortillas, the remaining sauce, and cheese on top.
- Bake:Â Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:Â Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Chicken:Â Rotisserie chicken works well for this recipe.
- Enchilada Sauce:Â Homemade or store-bought sauce can be used.
- Tortillas:Â Corn tortillas are traditional, but flour tortillas can be substituted if preferred.
Find it online: https://recipe.newsvks.com/chicken-enchilada-casserole/