Delicious Chicken Enchilada Casserole
When my son had a few friends over, I served this comforting dish—and they absolutely loved it! This Delicious Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a warm, hearty meal that brings everyone back for seconds. Bursting with bold flavors and layered with tender chicken, corn tortillas, beans, vegetables, and cheese, it’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s both simple to prepare and satisfying to serve.
Why You’ll Love It
This casserole is the perfect blend of creamy, cheesy, spicy, and savory. It’s easy to assemble, makes generous portions, and reheats beautifully—making it great for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cooked chicken | 3 cups |
| Enchilada sauce | 1 (19 oz) can |
| Corn tortillas | 12 |
| Black beans | 1 (15 oz) can |
| Diced green chiles | 1 (4 oz) can |
| Frozen corn kernels | 1 cup |
| Shredded cheese | 3 cups |
| Onion (diced) | 1 |
| Garlic (minced) | 2 cloves |
| Ground cumin | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
Optional Toppings for Serving:
| Topping | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sour cream | As needed |
| Fresh cilantro | As needed |
| Diced avocado | As needed |
| Sliced jalapeños | As needed |
| Lime wedges | As needed |
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, half of the enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- First Layer: Spread a thin layer of the remaining enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Place a layer of cut corn tortillas over the sauce to cover the base.
- Second Layer: Add half of the chicken mixture. Top with half of the black beans, half of the corn, and half of the diced onion. Sprinkle one-third of the cheese over everything.
- Third Layer: Repeat the layering with more tortillas, the remaining chicken, beans, corn, and onion. Add another one-third of the cheese.
- Final Layer: Top with a final layer of tortillas. Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce over, covering all tortillas. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool Before Serving: Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve hot with sour cream, cilantro, avocado, jalapeños, and lime wedges as desired.
Final Thoughts
This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is more than just a dish—it’s a guaranteed favorite at any gathering. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or a group of teenagers, it delivers flavor, comfort, and plenty of satisfied smiles.
