Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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4.9

14 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    55 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    629 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a cheesy, easy dinner recipe with layers of tortillas, enchilada sauce, chicken and beans for a wholesome and absolutely delicious casserole! This is a simple meal that the whole family will adore!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 ¾ cups enchilada sauce
  • 12 corn tortillas halved (see note, small
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream
  • 3 cups chicken from approx. 3 small chicken breasts, shredded
  • 1 ½ cups black beans or a mix of black beans and canned corn
  • 3 cups mexican-style cheese blend shredded
  • salt to taste
  • cilantro for serving, chopped
  • avocado for serving, cubed
  • lime for serving, wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Cover the bottom of a large baking dish with a thin layer of enchilada sauce to prevent the casserole sticking.
  3. Arrange the halved tortillas to create a layer in the bottom of the dish, then top with approximately 1/3 of the remaining enchilada sauce, half the sour cream, half the chicken, half the black beans, and 3/4 cups of the shredded cheese. Repeat the process to create two layers.
  4. Arrange the remaining tortillas on top of the casserole. Top with the remaining enchilada sauce and shredded cheese.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 10 minutes until the cheese on top is browned and bubbling.
  6. Leave the casserole to rest for 15 minutes before serving. This is important to stop the layers falling apart during slicing! 
  7. Serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro, and with avocado and lime wedges on the side. 

Notes

  • The exact number of tortillas you need will depend on the exact size and shape of your dish, as well as how big they are which can vary brand to brand. Write down how many you use so you’ll know for sure the next time you make this casserole!
  • Corn tortillas are best in this recipe as flour tortillas may become too soggy during baking.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 629kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 131mg (44%) Sodium 1746mg (73%) Potassium 524mg (11%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1770IU (35%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 403mg (40%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 629 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 629kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 1746mg 73%
Potassium 524mg 11%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 1770IU 35%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 403mg 40%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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