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Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This layered chicken enchilada bake delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. It’s cheesy, saucy, and weeknight-friendly.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels, drained frozen or canned
  • 4 oz diced green chiles mild
  • 2.5 cup shredded cooked chicken rotisserie works great
  • 2.25 cup red enchilada sauce divided
  • 12 oz corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese divided
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus extra for garnish
  • 0.5 cup sour cream for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Soften onion for 3–4 minutes.
  • Stir in beans, corn, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Fold in chicken, 0.5 cup enchilada sauce, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • Spoon 0.5 cup enchilada sauce into the baking dish and spread to coat.
  • Layer half the tortilla strips, half the chicken mixture, 0.75 cup sauce, and half the cheese.
  • Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, sauce, and cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–12 minutes, until bubbly and browned at edges.
  • Rest 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.

Notes

Variation: Swap red sauce for green enchilada sauce and add sliced jalapeños for heat. Storage: Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days, or freeze tightly wrapped for 2 months. Reheat covered at 350°F until hot.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.