Description
A delicious chicken enchilada casserole made with tortillas, black beans, melted cheese, and an optional homemade enchilada sauce for extra flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 grain-free or corn tortillas, cut into 1–2 inch squares
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, for serving (optional)
Homemade Enchilada Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- Pinch of cayenne
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder + 3 tbsp water (for slurry)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cook the chicken breasts until tender, then shred into pieces.
- Make the enchilada sauce (if homemade): In a saucepan, whisk together tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and cayenne with the chicken broth. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the arrowroot slurry and cook until thickened.
- Assemble the casserole: In a baking dish, layer tortilla squares, black beans, shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake: Place dish in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro, Greek yogurt, or sour cream, if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, mix some of the cheese directly into the casserole layers. Leftovers reheat very well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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