
Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
Cost $15, save $20
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 45 Min
- 8 Servings
- $15
Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
Cost $15, save $20
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 45 Min
- 8 Servings
- $15
INGREDIENTS
Protein
- 🍗 2 cups diced chicken breast
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Spices and Herbs
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Vegetables
- 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
Dairy
- 🧀 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 🥛 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
Pantry staples
- 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
STEPS
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Add chicken, cumin, and coriander; cook until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a bowl; stir in black beans, chile peppers, and cilantro.
Spread ½ enchilada sauce into an 11x7-inch baking dish. Place 4 tortillas over sauce, overlapping if necessary. Spoon ½ chicken mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with ½ cheese and ½ sour cream. Spoon remaining ½ enchilada sauce over top; place 4 tortillas over sauce, overlapping if necessary. Layer remaining ½ chicken mixture over tortillas. Cover dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Uncover; sprinkle remaining ½ cheese over top and dot with remaining ½ sour cream. Continue baking, uncovered, until cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes more. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 serving🔥
366
Calories
- 23Protein
- 16Carbs
- 24Fats
💡 Consider substituting low-fat sour cream to reduce calories.Serve with a side of Spanish rice for a full meal.Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before slicing to help layers set.