Southwestern Casserole Recipe

Name: Southwestern Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 (8 count) packages flour tortillas; 3 chicken breasts; 3 (8 ounce) cans enchilada sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 red onion; 1 red bell pepper; 1/2 tablespoon cumin; 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 cups frozen corn; 1 (8 ounce) can black beans; 1 (8 ounce) can kidney beans; 1 cup frozen spinach; 2 (12 ounce) bags sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (8 count) packages flour tortillas
3 chicken breasts
3 (8 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 red onion
1 red bell pepper
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups frozen corn
1 (8 ounce) can black beans
1 (8 ounce) can kidney beans
1 cup frozen spinach
2 (12 ounce) bags sharp cheddar cheese

1
Cook chicken breasts and shred or cube then set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Blend can of stewed tomatoes and enchilada sauce in a blender until smooth. In a large pot, heat olive oil and saute red onion and bell pepper until tender. Add the enchilada sauce, corn and spinach then simmer for 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse beans. Then add seasonings, chicken, and beans. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Finally, add about 2 hand fulls of cheese.
3
Have a casserole dish ready and begin assembling. First lay down a layer of tortillas, then a layer of the mixture. Continue this ending with a layer of tortillas on top. Put a generous layer of cheese on top.
4
Place casserole in the oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is golen brown.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 (8 count) packages flour tortillas, 3 chicken breasts, 3 (8 ounce) cans enchilada sauce, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Southwestern Casserole

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