Chicken Enchilada Bake
A delicious and comforting dish featuring layers of tortillas, shredded chicken, black beans, and melty cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 8 small tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, onion, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread a thin layer of the mixture in a baking dish.
- Place a tortilla on top of the mixture, then add more filling and repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Finish with a layer of tortillas topped with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option. Add favorite vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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