Description
A comforting casserole made with shredded chicken, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 10 corn or flour tortillas (cut into strips)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced onion, garlic powder, and cumin. Mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer half of the tortilla strips over the sauce, followed by half of the chicken mixture. Add a layer of cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers, starting with sauce, then tortillas, chicken mixture, and ending with cheese on top.
- Pour any remaining enchilada sauce over the top layer of cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve with sour cream, avocado, or cilantro. It pairs well with a green salad or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican