Description
This Shredded Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a hearty, cheesy, and flavorful twist on classic enchiladas. Layers of corn tortillas, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and two types of cheese are smothered in rich enchilada sauce, then baked to bubbly perfection. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s quick to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 10 to 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream for topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, black beans, corn, green chiles, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer tortillas over the sauce, followed by half the chicken mixture, and a layer of both cheeses. Repeat the layers and top with tortillas, remaining sauce, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Top with cilantro and sour cream before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
- Warm tortillas to prevent tearing and help absorb the sauce.
- Make ahead and refrigerate before baking for busy weeknights.
- Serve with lime wedges, guacamole, or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken enchilada casserole, shredded chicken casserole, enchilada bake, Mexican casserole, easy dinner recipe