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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This cheesy chicken enchilada casserole is an easy and delicious dish perfect for any night of the week.


Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes
  • 10 ounces green enchilada sauce
  • 15 ounces canned black beans
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (divided)
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 2 pounds shredded cooked chicken
  • cherry tomatoes
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or spray with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the soup, sour cream, heavy cream, green chiles, Rotel, enchilada sauce, and black beans. Stir until smooth.
  3. Carefully stir in 2 cups cheese until fully combined. Set aside.
  4. Spoon 1 cup of the sauce mixture into the bottom of the baking dish. Spread out onto a thin layer.
  5. Top with 6 of the corn tortillas, making a layer.
  6. Top the tortillas with half of the shredded chicken.
  7. Top chicken with half of the remaining sauce mixture, approximately 2 cups.
  8. Top with the remaining 6 tortillas, then the rest of the chicken, then the rest of the sauce.
  9. Top with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese.
  10. Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until fully bubbly and hot.
  11. Top with tomatoes, cilantro, and anything else you like.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg