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Layered Enchilada Casserole

Layered enchilada casserole is your weeknight hero! Tender chicken, flavorful green chiles, and melty cheese combine in a delicious dish.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Cooling Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: New Mexican
Keyword: chicken, enchiladas
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 477kcal
Author: Easy Budget Recipes
Cost: $13.17

Equipment

  • 9x13 pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • wire rack

Ingredients

  • 28 oz can green chile enchilada sauce
  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 15.5 ounces canned pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 14 yellow corn tortillas cut in half
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese

FOR SERVING:

  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
  • Crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips
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Instructions

  • Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 350°F.
  • Evenly spread 1 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl mix together 1 cup enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, pinto beans, corn, sour cream, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
  • In the 9x-13 pan layer 9 tortilla halves on top of the enchilada sauce.
  • Place half of the chicken mixture on top of the tortillas.
  • Evenly distribute 1 cup of cheese over the chicken mixture.
  • Place another layer of 9 tortilla halves followed by the remaining chicken mixture and 1 cup of cheese.
  • Layer the last tortilla halves on top followed by the last of the enchilada sauce and the remaining cup of cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. The edges will be nice and bubbly.
  • Move the casserole to a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, chopped tomatoes, and tortilla chips or strips (all optional).

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cup | Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1665mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1186IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 367mg | Iron: 3mg