Enchilada Casserole
Dinner · Mexican · Serves 10 · 50 min
Ingredients
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Yellow Onion, finely chopped1
- Bell Pepper, finely chopped1
- Garlic, minced2 cloves
- Shredded Cooked Chicken3 cups
- Black Beans (15.5-oz can), drained1 can
- Corn (15.25-oz can), drained1 can
- Diced Green Chiles (4.5-oz can)1 can
- Enchilada Sauce (10-oz cans)2 cans
- Corn Tortillas18
- Shredded Cheddar, divided2 cups
- Shredded Monterey Jack, divided2 cups
- Sour Cream, Cilantro, Avocadoto serve
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange a rack in the center.
- Build the filling. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add chicken, beans, corn, and green chiles. Cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Reserve ½ cup enchilada sauce, then pour the rest into the skillet.
- Layer the casserole. Spread the reserved ½ cup enchilada sauce in a 13" × 9" baking dish. Layer 6 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping to cover the dish. Spread one-third of the filling over the tortillas. Top with one-third of both cheeses. Repeat to make 2 more layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake. Bake until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
- Serve. Drizzle with sour cream. Top with fresh cilantro and cubed avocado.
💡 Use rotisserie chicken to save time. The casserole can be assembled a day ahead, covered, and refrigerated — add 10 minutes to the bake time if cooking straight from cold.