Easy Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Name: Easy Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce; 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos; 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained; 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning mix or 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 (10 ounce) package 6-inch corn tortillas; 3 cups chopped cooked chicken (** see note); 12 ounces shredded four-cheese Mexican blend cheese

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
1 teaspoon fajita seasoning mix or 1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (10 ounce) package 6-inch corn tortillas
3 cups chopped cooked chicken (** see note)
12 ounces shredded four-cheese Mexican blend cheese

1
Saute onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until tender.
2
Stir in next 6 ingredients.
3
Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
4
Spoon one-third of sauce mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
5
Layer with one-third of tortillas, half of chicken, and 1 cup cheese.
6
Repeat layers with one-third each of sauce mixture and tortillas, remaining chicken, and 1 cup cheese.
7
Top with remaining tortillas, sauce mixture and 1 cup cheese.
8
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
9
**NOTE:2 pounds cooked lean ground beef, may be substituted.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce, 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained, and more.

Yes, Easy Enchilada Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Enchilada Casserole

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