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Chicken Enchilada Casserole Verde Recipe

This classic chicken enchilada casserole recipe is made with seasoned chicken, black beans, tomatillo salsa and plenty of poblano peppers.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 607 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces chicken
  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning – I like to use a chili powder blend!
  • 6 ounces Mexican style beer – OR! Use some chicken broth instead
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 poblano peppers chopped
  • 1-2 Jalapeno peppers chopped (optional for more heat)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2-3 cups tomatillo salsa
  • 1 can black beans 15 ounces
  • 8 corn tortillas You can use flour tortillas as well
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (or use Monterrey Jack or Pepper Jack)
  • Fresh chopped cilantro for serving

Instructions

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  1. For the chicken, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the taco seasonings and salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large oven-safe skillet or pan to medium heat. Add the chicken and sear each side about 2 minutes each. Add beer or chicken broth and reduce heat. Simmer about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and you can shred it with a fork. Remove from heat and add to a mixing bowl. Shred the chicken up with a couple forks.
  3. Add oil to the same skillet and heat.
  4. Add onions and peppers. Cook about 5 minutes to soften.
  5. Add garlic and stir. Cook 1 more minute.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste, cumin and oregano. Stir.
  7. Add the cooked seasoned vegetables to the mixing bowl with the cooked chicken, then add the tomatillo salsa and black beans. Stir to incorporate.
  8. In the same pan, spoon some of the chicken mixture onto the bottom of the pan.
  9. Layer on half of the tortillas, then half of the remaining chicken mixture and the shredded cheese. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, then remaining chicken mixture, then the remaining cheese.
  10. Set oven to broil.
  11. Set the skillet in the middle of the oven and broil for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is nicely melted. You can also bake it at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, if preferred.
  12. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve!

Notes

  • NOTE: This is AWESOME served with some crumbled tortilla chips over the top. Added crunch factor!

Nutrition Information

Calories 607kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 1129mg (47%) Potassium 691mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1425IU (29%) Vitamin C 61mg (68%) Calcium 286mg (29%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 607

% Daily Value*

Calories 607kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 1129mg 47%
Potassium 691mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1425IU 29%
Vitamin C 61mg 68%
Calcium 286mg 29%
Iron 2mg 11%

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