Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole stacks tender spiced chicken with hearty black beans, tangy red enchilada sauce, and melty Mexican blend cheese between soft corn tortillas. A touch of green chiles and cilantro adds freshness, while sour cream enriches each bite. It’s a crowd-pleasing bake perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat it with cooking spray. Add the chicken, cumin, and coriander; cook until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a bowl, then stir in the black beans, chile peppers, and cilantro.
- 3
Spread 1/2 of the enchilada sauce in an 11x7-inch baking dish. Place 4 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping if needed. Spoon 1/2 of the chicken mixture over the tortillas; sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese and 1/2 of the sour cream. Spoon the remaining 1/2 of the enchilada sauce over the top; place 4 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping if needed. Layer the remaining 1/2 of the chicken mixture over the tortillas. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 of the cheese over the top, and dot with the remaining 1/2 of the sour cream. Continue baking, uncovered, until the cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 523.26 kcal High
- Protein 30.32 g Good Source
- Carbs 31.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 29.42 g High
- Saturated Fat 16.74 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 116.25 mg High
- Sodium 1100.46 mg High
- Fiber 3.47 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.12 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 540.62 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate
- Potassium 294.71 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 94.73 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 8.4 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Cilantro Salsa, Diced Chicken Breast, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 523.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole?
- It is a Tex-Mex casserole recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Cilantro Salsa, Diced Chicken Breast, Diced Green Chiles, Ground Coriander. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 523.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
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